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How to get fromMelbourne to Barkly Homesteadby plane, car, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Barkly Homestead by plane, car, taxi, or train

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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
    11h 38m
    $658–2,148

  2. Drive  2,957 km

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    1. Drive from Melbourne to Barkly Homesteadcar car 2,957 km
    30h 11m
    $541–781

  3. 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
    10h 5m
    $889–2,742

  4. 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
    11h 13m
    $588–1,328

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

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross 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
    14h 56m
    $592–1,632

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$567Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,423 km
  • Duration: 11h 38m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Barkly Homestead, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Barkly Homestead. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport (ISA), then drive to Barkly Homestead. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne to Barkly Homestead in around 30h 11m.

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