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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Fly, drive  •  10h 39m

  1. Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Port Lincoln (PLO) MEL - PLO
  2. Drive from Port Lincoln to Marion Bay

Cheapest option

Bus, taxi via Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus  •  19h 21m

  1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
  2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Wakefield
  3. Take the bus from Port Wakefield to Warooka
  4. Take a taxi from Warooka to Marion Bay

3 alternative options

Bus, taxi  •  17h 37m

  1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
  2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Wakefield
  3. Take the bus from Port Wakefield to Warooka
  4. Take a taxi from Warooka to Marion Bay

Train, bus, taxi  •  18h 22m

  1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Adelaide
  2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Wakefield
  3. Take the bus from Port Wakefield to Warooka
  4. Take a taxi from Warooka to Marion Bay

Drive  •  11h 11m

  1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Marion Bay 1004.3 km

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The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Marion Bay is to bus and taxi via Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus which costs $160 - $230 and takes 19h 21m.

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The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Marion Bay is to fly and drive which takes 10h 39m and costs $360 - $800.

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The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Marion Bay is 1591 km. The road distance is 1004.3 km.

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The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Marion Bay without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 17h 37m and costs $200 - $290.

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It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Marion Bay, including transfers.

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Marion Bay is 30 min behind Melbourne Airport (MEL). It is currently 7:55 AM in Melbourne Airport (MEL) and 7:25 AM in Marion Bay.

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Marion Bay is 1004 km. It takes approximately 11h 11m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Marion Bay.

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There are three+ hotels available in Marion Bay. Prices start at $85 AUD per night.

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Map of how to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Marion Bay.
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  • Distance: 1591 km
  • Duration: 10h 39m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Marion Bay, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Marion Bay. However, you can fly to Port Lincoln then take the drive to Marion Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, take the bus to Adelaide, take the bus to Port Wakefield, take the bus to Warooka, then take the taxi to Marion Bay.

Airlines
Qantas
Website
qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne to Port Lincoln via Adelaide
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$320 - $1,200
Flights from Melbourne to Port Lincoln via Canberra, Adelaide
Ave. Duration
6h 25m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$320 - $1,200
Flights from Melbourne to Port Lincoln via Hobart, Adelaide
Ave. Duration
6h 30m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$320 - $1,200
Flights from Melbourne to Port Lincoln via Sydney, Adelaide
Ave. Duration
6h 45m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
$320 - $1,200
Regional Express
Website
rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne to Port Lincoln via Adelaide
Ave. Duration
4h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$240 - $1,200
Flights from Melbourne to Port Lincoln via Mount Gambier, Adelaide
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$240 - $1,200
Train operators
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Bus operators
Firefly Express
Phone
1300 730 740
Website
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
Ave. Duration
10h 15m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$55 - $85
Website
http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
Greyhound Australia

Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.

Contact Details
Phone
1300 473946
Website
greyhound.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Port Wakefield
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
$22 - $40
Website
https://www.greyhound.com.au/
Schedules at
https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
Early Bird
$27 - $40
Advantage
$26 - $40
Flexible
$22 - $35
Yorke Peninsula Coaches
Phone
+61 (0)8 8821 2755
Email
enquiries@ypcoaches.com.au
Website
peninsulacoaches.com.au
Bus from Port Wakefield to Warooka
Ave. Duration
2h
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
$40 - $55
Schedules at
peninsulacoaches.com.au
V/Line

V/Line provides passenger rail and coach services to regional destinations across Victoria, Australia. Services go to/from Southern Cross Station in the heart of Melbourne. Myki is used for travel to and from V/Line stations located between Melbourne and Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Traralgon and Seymour, while paper tickets must be used on coach travel and long-distance train services to Bairnsdale, Albury, Shepparton, Echuca, Swan Hill, Ararat, Maryborough and Warrnambool. First Class carriages have tray tables and larger reclining seats with more leg room.

Contact Details
Phone
1800 800 007
Website
vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
Ave. Duration
11h 50m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
$15 - $21
Website
https://www.vline.com.au/
Off Peak
$15 - $21
Other operators
Taxi from Warooka to Marion Bay
Ave. Duration
34 min
Estimated price
$70 - $85

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