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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Barkly Homesteadby plane, car, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Barkly Homestead by plane, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Mount Isa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane MEL - ISA
    2. Drive from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Barkly Homesteadcar car
    10h 9m
    $644–1,455

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Burketown Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burketown Airport (BUC)plane plane MEL - BUC
    2. Drive from Burketown Airport (BUC) to Barkly Homesteadcar car
    47h 1m
    $345–877

  3. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane AVV - ISA
    3. Drive from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Barkly Homesteadcar car
    15h 25m
    $617–1,666

  4. Drive 2,953.7 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Barkly Homesteadcar car 2,953.7 km
    30h 5m
    $527–762

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Tennant Creek, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane plane MEL - TCA
    2. Take the taxi from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Barkly Homesteadtaxi taxi
    8h 36m
    $820–2,554

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane MEL - ASP
    2. Drive from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Barkly Homesteadcar car
    9h 44m
    $524–1,273

  7. Fly Melbourne Airport to Mac Arthur River, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane MEL - MCV
    2. Drive from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Barkly Homesteadcar car
    14h 41m
    $453–1,012

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$554Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,402.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Barkly Homestead, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Barkly Homestead. However, you can fly to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) then drive to Barkly Homestead. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sunshine Station/Dickson St, walk to Sunshine Station, take the train to Lara Station, walk to Lara Station/Hicks St, take the line 18 bus to Avalon Airport Terminal/Airport Dr, walk to Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport (ISA), then drive to Barkly Homestead.

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