How to Travel from
Melbourne to Central Australia
by Plane, Route or Car
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Melbourne, Australia → Central Australia, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne to Central Australia
Composite routes from Melbourne to Central Australia
Cheapest
23 h 37 min
Car
2238 km.
from $123
Other
33 h 20 min
1890 km.
from $196.96
31 h 45 min
1890 km.
from $350.07
37 h 55 min
1890 km.
from $782.33
33 h 20 min
1890 km.
from $196.96
31 h 45 min
1890 km.
from $350.07
37 h 55 min
1890 km.
from $782.33
Route Navigator Melbourne - Central Australia
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Continue onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 27 м
27 м
Make a U-turn onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 1 km 611 м
1 km 611 м
Turn left onto A'Beckett Street
A'Beckett Street, 229 м
229 м
Turn right onto Queen Street
Queen Street, 40 м
40 м
Keep left onto Franklin Street
Franklin Street, 256 м
256 м
Turn right onto Peel Street
Peel Street, 124 м
124 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Dudley Street
Dudley Street, 1 km 514 м
1 km 514 м
Turn right onto Spencer Street
Spencer Street, 1 km 113 м
1 km 113 м
Keep right onto Dynon Road
Dynon Road, 3 km 273 м
3 km 273 м
Turn left onto Hopkins Street
Hopkins Street, 366 м
366 м
Turn right onto Droop Street
Droop Street, 1 km 978 м
1 km 978 м
Turn slight left onto Ballarat Road
Ballarat Road, 22 km 486 м
22 km 486 м
Keep right onto Western Freeway and drive toward Melton, Ballarat
Western Freeway, Melton, Ballarat, 73 km 195 м
73 km 195 м
Keep right onto Western Freeway and drive toward Horsham, Adelaide
Western Freeway, Horsham, Adelaide, 94 km 330 м
94 km 330 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Western Highway
Western Highway, 95 km 395 м
95 km 395 м
Keep left onto O'Callaghans Parade
O'Callaghans Parade, 1 km 660 м
1 km 660 м
Turn slight right onto Firebrace Street
Firebrace Street, 106 м
106 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Firebrace Street
Firebrace Street, 268 м
268 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Firebrace Street
Firebrace Street, 264 м
264 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Firebrace Street
Firebrace Street, 153 м
153 м
Turn left onto Baillie Street
Baillie Street, 82 м
82 м
Continue onto Dimboola Road
Dimboola Road, 74 km 928 м
74 km 928 м
Continue onto Western Highway
Western Highway, 39 km 175 м
39 km 175 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Commercial Street West
Commercial Street West, 237 km 793 м
237 km 793 м
Keep left and take B35 toward Murray Bridge, Wellington
Murray Bridge, Wellington, B35, 1 km 653 м
1 km 653 м
Keep right and drive toward Murray Bridge, Wellington
Murray Bridge, Wellington, 40 м
40 м
Turn right onto Swanport Road
Swanport Road, 3 km 754 м
3 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Swanport Road
Swanport Road, 5 km 677 м
5 km 677 м
Keep left onto Reedy Creek Road
Reedy Creek Road, 30 km 931 м
30 km 931 м
Turn left onto Adelaide Road
Adelaide Road, 11 km 475 м
11 km 475 м
Keep right onto Tungkillo Road
Tungkillo Road, 3 km 689 м
3 km 689 м
Turn left onto Ross Road
Ross Road, 1 km 148 м
1 km 148 м
Turn left onto Ken Hicks Road
Ken Hicks Road, 26 м
26 м
Turn right onto Seagers Road
Seagers Road, 1 km 641 м
1 km 641 м
Turn right onto Torrens Valley Scenic Drive
Torrens Valley Scenic Drive, 338 м
338 м
Turn left onto Williamstown Road
Williamstown Road, 9 km 958 м
9 km 958 м
Turn right onto Warren Road
Warren Road, 12 km 815 м
12 km 815 м
Keep left
66 м
66 м
Turn slight left onto Williamstown Road
Williamstown Road, 6 km 713 м
6 km 713 м
Turn sharp left onto Balmoral Road
Balmoral Road, 7 km 723 м
7 km 723 м
Turn slight left onto Calton Road
Calton Road, 1 km 814 м
1 km 814 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Calton Road
Calton Road, 2 km 221 м
2 km 221 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Calton Road
Calton Road, 81 м
81 м
Turn right onto Murray Street
Murray Street, 2 km 548 м
2 km 548 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Redbanks Road
Redbanks Road, 1 km 750 м
1 km 750 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Redbanks Road
Redbanks Road, 7 km 957 м
7 km 957 м
Turn left onto Redbanks Road
Redbanks Road, 57 km 582 м
57 km 582 м
Turn slight left onto Whitwarta Road
Whitwarta Road, 13 km 306 м
13 km 306 м
Turn left onto Nantawarra Road
Nantawarra Road, 12 km 387 м
12 km 387 м
Turn right onto Augusta Highway
Augusta Highway, 185 km 657 м
185 km 657 м
Continue onto Victoria Parade
Victoria Parade, 4 km 992 м
4 km 992 м
Keep right onto Stuart Highway
Stuart Highway, 1212 km 877 м
1212 km 877 м
Keep left onto Stuart Highway
Stuart Highway, 8 km 943 м
8 km 943 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Telegraph Terrace
Telegraph Terrace, 2 km 427 м
2 km 427 м
Keep left toward 2
2, 1 km 562 м
1 km 562 м
Turn right
14 м
14 м
Continue onto Fogarty Street
Fogarty Street, 68 м
68 м
Turn left onto Wilkinson Street
Wilkinson Street, 229 м
229 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Central Australia?
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Central Australia is to bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St which costs $130.43 - $358.70 and takes 33h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Central Australia?
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Central Australia is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $228.26 - $467.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Central Australia?
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Central Australia. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Alice Springs via Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 45m.
Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Central Australia?
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Central Australia. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Alice Springs via Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 55m.
How far is it from Melbourne to Central Australia?
The distance between Melbourne and Central Australia is 1896 km. The road distance is 2257.7 km.
How do I travel from Melbourne to Central Australia without a car?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Central Australia without a car is to bus which takes 31h 45m and costs $163.04 - $369.57 .
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Central Australia?
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Melbourne to Central Australia, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Melbourne to Central Australia bus from?
Melbourne to Central Australia bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Where do I catch the Melbourne to Central Australia train from?
Melbourne to Central Australia train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross station.
Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Central Australia?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Central Australia is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $228.26 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $369.57 and takes 31h 45m, you could also train, which costs $358.70 - $869.57 and takes 37h 55m.
Where does the Melbourne to Central Australia bus arrive?
Melbourne to Central Australia bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.
Where does the Melbourne to Central Australia train arrive?
Melbourne to Central Australia train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide station.
Can I drive from Melbourne to Central Australia?
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Central Australia is 2258 km. It takes approximately 23h 18m to drive from Melbourne to Central Australia.
Where can I stay near Central Australia?
There are 24+ hotels available in Central Australia. Prices start at $17.43 per night.
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