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How to get fromAlice Springs to Melbourne Airport (MEL)by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Alice Springs to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane ASP - MEL
    2h 55m
    $429–1,146

  2. Bus, train via Bendigo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury Stationtrain train
    35h 22m
    $246–572

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    32h 20m
    $346–626

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain train
    2. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    38h 55m
    $3,205–3,445

  5. Drive 2,234.7 km

    1. Drive from Alice Springs to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car car 2,234.7 km
    23h 40m
    $399–576

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train The Overland
    34h 21m
    $396–912

Alice Springs to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration32h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$346Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,875.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alice Springs to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Adelaide, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Skybus Coach Terminal in around 32h 20m.

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