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How to get fromManchester to Melbourneby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Long Eatontrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    3h 11m
    £41–73

  2. Line 203 bus, line 199 bus, bus, line 2 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Piccadilly to Stockport Interchangebus bus 203 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Sylvan Parkbus bus 199
    3. Take the bus from Sylvan Park to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus bus Tp
    4. Take the bus from Bakewell Road Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Tp
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus bus 2
    6h 10m
    £9–15

  3. Train, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corporation Streetbus bus 9.1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus bus 2
    3h 40m
    £40–58

  4. Drive 66.1 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Melbournecar car 66.1 mi
    1h 51m
    £17–24

Manchester to Melbourne by train and bus

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 100.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Market Place via Sheffield, Long Eaton, The Bell, and Coach Park in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piccadilly to Market Place via Stockport Interchange, Sylvan Park, Bakewell Road Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 10m.

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