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There are 7 ways to get from Barnstaple to Melbourne by train or plane

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane EXT - MEL
    30h 52m
    $1,263–4,390

  2. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LHR - MEL
    28h 20m
    $870–1,999

  3. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BHX - MEL
    29h 2m
    $1,193–2,106

  4. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CWL - MEL
    33h 59m
    $1,156–3,869

  5. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MAN - MEL
    30h 37m
    $1,044–2,016

  6. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Avalon Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane LHR - AVV
    4. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    39h 3m
    $1,204–3,583

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BRS - MEL
    45h 22m
    $1,223–1,800

Exeter (EXT) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration27h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,223.6 km
  • Duration: 30h 52m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Barnstaple to Melbourne. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to Clifton Place, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal.

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