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How to get fromMelbourne to Barcaldineby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Barcaldine by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Barcaldine Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane plane MEL - BCI
    6h 44m
    $408–1,228

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Barcaldinetrain train
    2d 2h
    $297–5,087

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Barcaldinebus bus
    43h 28m
    $414–890

  4. Drive  1,827.6 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Barcaldinecar car 1,827.6 km
    19h 55m
    $333–481

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Barcaldine Airport

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane plane AVV - BCI
    17h 47m
    $402–1,612

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Blackall Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane plane MEL - BKQ
    2. Take the bus from Blackall to Barcaldinebus bus
    8h 51m
    $310–804

  7. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Barcaldinebus bus
    2d
    $368–675

Melbourne to Barcaldine by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,589.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Barcaldine, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Barcaldine via Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 43h 28m.

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