What is the cheapest way to get from London to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from London to Melbourne is to bus which costs £15 - £55 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from London to Melbourne is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between London and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Market Place via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between London and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from London to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Long Eaton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from London to Melbourne?

The distance between London and Melbourne is 134 miles. The road distance is 118.2 miles.

How do I travel from London to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from London to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £65 - £100.

How long does it take to get from London to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from London to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Melbourne bus from?

London to Melbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Melbourne train from?

London to Melbourne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Melbourne?

The best way to get from London to Melbourne is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £55 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the London to Melbourne bus arrive?

London to Melbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the London to Melbourne train arrive?

London to Melbourne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Long Eaton station.

Can I drive from London to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Melbourne is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from London to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 1711+ hotels available in Melbourne.

London to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Melbourne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Long Eatontrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 28m
£65–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Sky
4h 47m
£15–51
Drive 117.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Melbournecar 117.5 mi
2h 16m
£29–41
Bus via London Luton Airport (LTN)
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Airport Bus Stationbus A1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Sky
5h 53m
£24–55

London to Melbourne by train and bus

124Weekly Services

2h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133.6 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between London, England and Melbourne, Derbyshire, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Long Eaton hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Market Place via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Park in around 4h 47m.

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