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How to get fromDorset to Melbourneby train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Melbourne by train or plane

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  1. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SOU - MEL
    28h 42m
    $1,095–3,655

  2. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LHR - MEL
    28h 20m
    $821–1,891

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LGW - MEL
    27h 53m
    $822–1,815

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BHX - MEL
    29h 10m
    $1,181–2,030

  5. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane EXT - MEL
    34h 39m
    $1,210–4,084

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration27h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$997Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,102.9 km
  • Duration: 28h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Dorset to Melbourne. However, you can take the taxi to Moreton (Dorset), take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) 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 taxi to Moreton (Dorset), take the train to Clapham Junction, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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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