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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Central Australia to Melbourne

Composite routes from Central Australia to Melbourne

Cheapest
23 h 18 min
Car
2258 km.
from $124
Fastest
2 h 55 min
Plane
Other
33 h 15 min
Bus, Train
1890 km.
from $206.23
30 h 45 min
1890 km.
from $347.41
35 h 40 min
1890 km.
from $771.65

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$826.79

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$623.27

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.25–$58.51

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.64–$368.88

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$35.62

Train operators

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Bendigo to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.60–$7.63

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.32–$228.96

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$354.62–$715.20

Questions and Answers

How can I get from Central Australia to Melbourne?

You can get from Central Australia to Melbourne by bus and train, which costs $166.00 - $408.62 and takes 33h 15m.

What is the most efficient mode of transport for traveling from Central Australia to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Central Australia to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $268.16 - $549.08.

Does this bus route go from Central Australia to Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Central Australia to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 45m.

Is it possible to travel directly from Central Australia to Melbourne by train?

No, it is not possible to travel directly from Central Australia to Melbourne by train. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Southern Cross via Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 hours and 40 minutes.

How many kilometers is it from Central Australia to Melbourne?

The distance between Central Australia and Melbourne is 1898 km. The road distance is 2258.2 km.

How can someone travel from Central Australia to Melbourne without a car using only public transportation?

The best way to get from Central Australia to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 30 hours and 45 minutes and costs $191.54 - $434.16.

How long does it take to travel from Central Australia to Melbourne, including any transfers?

It takes approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes to get from Central Australia to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where can I find the bus to Alice Springs?

The bus to Alice Springs departs from Alice Springs station.

Central Australia to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.

Central Australia to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.

From Central Australia to Melbourne, what is the best mode of transport, and what is the approximate cost, duration and distance?

The best way to get from Central Australia to Melbourne is to fly, which takes 3 hours and 19 minutes and costs $268.16 to $549.08. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $191.54 to $434.16 and takes 30 hours and 45 minutes, you could also train, which costs $421.39 to $957.70 and takes 35 hours and 40 minutes.

Where does the Greyhound Australia bus arrive in Central Australia to Melbourne route?

Greyhound Australia's Central Australia to Melbourne bus services arrive at Adelaide station.

Where does the Journey Beyond - The Ghan train arrive?

Central Australia to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.

Can you drive from Central Australia to Melbourne?

The driving distance between Central Australia and Melbourne is 2258 km. It takes approximately 23 hours and 17 minutes to drive from Central Australia to Melbourne.

Which airlines offer flights from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Alice Springs Airport Airport to Melbourne Airport Airport.

Where can I find accommodation near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $91.44 per night.
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