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

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There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Melbourne by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Broome, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Derby to Broomebus bus
    2. Fly from Broome (BME) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BME - MEL
    8h 7m
    $576–1,305

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Derby to Katherinebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Katherine to Alice Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    2d 18h
    $660–1,527

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Derby to Katherinebus bus
    2. Take the train from Katherine to Alice Springstrain train
    3. Take the train from Alice Springs to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3d 10h
    $4,690–5,184

  4. Drive  3,801.7 km

    1. Drive from Derby to Melbournecar car 3,801.7 km
    2d 9h
    $688–994

  5. Fly from Derby Airport

    1. Fly from Derby Airport (DRB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane DRB - MEL
    14h 20m
    $657–1,862

Derby to Melbourne by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$660Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,349.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Derby, WA, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Derby to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Katherine, Alice Springs, and Adelaide in around 2d 18h. Alternatively, Aviair and Qantas fly from Derby Airport (DRB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 3 times a week.

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