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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Augusta by plane, bus, train or car

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Recommended option

Fly to Whyalla, bus  •  5h 28m

  1. Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Whyalla (WYA) MEL - WYA
  2. Take the bus from Whyalla to Port Augusta

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Bus via Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr  •  18h 57m

  1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St Adelaide - Melbourne Via Bendigo & Nhill
  2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Augusta 926 / ...

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Fly to Port Lincoln, bus  •  8h 50m

  1. Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Port Lincoln (PLO) MEL - PLO
  2. Take the bus from Port Lincoln to Port Augusta

Bus  •  17h 19m

  1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide Adelaide
  2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Augusta 926 / ...

Train, bus  •  17h 54m

  1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Adelaide Overland
  2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Augusta 926 / ...

Train, bus via Port Wakefield  •  18h 2m

  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 Port Augusta

Drive  •  11h 14m

  1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Augusta 1029.2 km

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Augusta by bus

14 Weekly Buses
17h 19m Average Duration
$123 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Augusta is to bus via Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr which costs $80 - $150 and takes 18h 57m.

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The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Augusta is to fly and bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $300 - $750.

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No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Augusta. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Port Augusta via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.

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The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Port Augusta is 922 km. The road distance is 1029.2 km.

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The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Augusta without a car is to bus which takes 17h 19m and costs $120 - $220.

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It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Augusta, including transfers.

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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Augusta bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Augusta bus services, operated by Stateliner, arrive at Port Augusta station.

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Port Augusta is 30 min behind Melbourne Airport (MEL). It is currently 7:58 PM in Melbourne Airport (MEL) and 7:28 PM in Port Augusta.

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Augusta is 1029 km. It takes approximately 11h 14m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Augusta.

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Map of how to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Augusta.
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  • Distance: 921.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Port Augusta, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Augusta via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Adelaide in around 17h 19m.

Airlines
Qantas
Website
qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne to Whyalla via Adelaide
Ave. Duration
4h 18m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$250 - $750
Flights from Melbourne to Port Lincoln via Adelaide
Ave. Duration
3h 52m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$330 - $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
$330 - $1,200
Flights from Melbourne to Port Lincoln via Sydney, Adelaide
Ave. Duration
6h 45m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
$330 - $1,200
Flights from Melbourne to Port Lincoln via Hobart, Adelaide
Ave. Duration
7h
When
Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price
$330 - $1,200
Regional Express
Website
rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne to Port Lincoln via Adelaide
Ave. Duration
4h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$250 - $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
$250 - $1,200
Train operators
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Bus operators
Stateliner
Phone
1300 851 345
Email
admin@premierstateliner.com.au
Website
stateliner.com.au
Bus from Whyalla to Port Augusta
Ave. Duration
53 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$20 - $29
Schedules at
stateliner.com.au
Bus from Port Lincoln to Port Augusta
Ave. Duration
4h 35m
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
$55 - $130
Schedules at
stateliner.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Port Augusta
Ave. Duration
4h 41m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$50 - $75
Schedules at
stateliner.com.au
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 Augusta
Ave. Duration
4h 15m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
$55 - $110
Website
https://www.greyhound.com.au/
Schedules at
https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
Early Bird
$55 - $80
Advantage
$60 - $95
Flexible
$70 - $110
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
Bus from Port Wakefield to Port Augusta
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
$40 - $70
Website
https://www.greyhound.com.au/
Schedules at
https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
Early Bird
$40 - $60
Advantage
$40 - $65
Flexible
$45 - $70
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

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