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How to get fromIpswich to Melbourneby train, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Ipswich to Melbourne by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NWI - MEL
    29h 57m
    $1,873–4,012

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LHR - MEL
    26h 12m
    $765–1,796

  3. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane STN - MEL
    26h 23m
    $1,006–2,386

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LCY - MEL
    28h 52m
    $1,688–3,037

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LGW - MEL
    26h 26m
    $767–1,593

  6. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BHX - MEL
    27h 16m
    $1,102–2,019

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane LHR - AVV
    3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    31h 40m
    $1,051–3,186

Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration27h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,547Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 16,859.4 km
  • Duration: 29h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Ipswich to Melbourne. However, you can take the train to Norwich, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Castle Meadow, take the bus to Passenger Terminal, walk to Norwich International Airport (NWI) 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 train to Marks Tey, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Coach Station, walk to London Stansted Airport (STN) 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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