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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake MacDonnellby plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake MacDonnell by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ceduna Airport (CED)plane plane MEL - CED
    2. Take the taxi from Ceduna Airport (CED) to Lake MacDonnelltaxi taxi
    6h 36m
    $823–1,113

  2. Bus, taxi via Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cedunabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ceduna to Lake MacDonnelltaxi taxi
    26h 21m
    $259–388

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cedunabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ceduna to Lake MacDonnelltaxi taxi
    24h 43m
    $343–427

  4. Drive 1,551 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake MacDonnellcar car 1,551 km
    17h 21m
    $275–397

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cedunabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ceduna to Lake MacDonnelltaxi taxi
    25h 18m
    $393–713

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ceduna Airport (CED) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake MacDonnell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,264.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Lake MacDonnell, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake MacDonnell. However, you can fly to Ceduna Airport (CED) then take the taxi to Lake MacDonnell. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, take the bus to Adelaide, take the bus to Ceduna, then take the taxi to Lake MacDonnell.

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