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How to get fromAlice Springs to Melbourne Central Stationby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Alice Springs to Melbourne Central Station by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane ASP - MEL
    3h 48m
    $457–1,174

  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 Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    34h 24m
    $247–573

  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 3m
    $318–598

  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 26m
    $3,183–3,423

  5. Drive 2,238.2 km

    1. Drive from Alice Springs to Melbourne Central Stationcar car 2,238.2 km
    23h 45m
    $401–579

  6. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane ASP - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    9h
    $809–2,570

  7. 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
    33h 52m
    $374–890

Alice Springs to Melbourne Central Station by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration32h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,897.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Melbourne Central Station, VIC, 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 Central Station via Adelaide and Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 32h 3m.

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