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

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane DRW - MEL
    6h 59m
    $320–900

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    2d 6h
    $563–1,120

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain train
    3. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2d 15h
    $5,471–5,719

  4. Drive 3,729.8 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car car 3,729.8 km
    37h 17m
    $666–962

Darwin to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$563Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,151.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Alice Springs, Adelaide, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Skybus Coach Terminal in around 2d 6h.

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