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How to get fromChristmas Island to Melbourneby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Christmas Island to Melbourne by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Christmas Island Airport (XCH) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane XCH - MEL
    9h 34m
    $580–2,031

  2. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christmas Island Airport (XCH) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane XCH - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    15h 52m
    $764–2,415

  3. Fly to Essendon Fields Airport

    1. Fly from Christmas Island Airport (XCH) to Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)plane plane XCH - MEB
    45h 55m
    $658–2,309

Christmas Island Airport (XCH) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$578Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,965.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Christmas Island and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Qantas flies from Christmas Island Airport (XCH) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 3 times a week.

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