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How to get fromCoober Pedy to Melbourneby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Coober Pedy to Melbourne by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CPD - MEL
    5h 32m
    $838–1,439

  2. Bus, train via Bendigo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coober Pedy 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
    24h 22m
    $148–348

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coober Pedy to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    21h 50m
    $225–379

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coober Pedy to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train The Overland
    23h 50m
    $275–665

  5. Drive 1,552.4 km

    1. Drive from Coober Pedy to Melbournecar car 1,552.4 km
    17h 9m
    $280–404

  6. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane CPD - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    7h 10m
    $294–929

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain train The Ghan Expedition
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train The Overland
    28h 53m
    $1,804–2,054

Coober Pedy to Melbourne by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration21h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,367 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Coober Pedy, SA, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Regional Express, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coober Pedy to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Adelaide in around 21h 50m.

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