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How to get fromMelbourne to Bathurst Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Bathurst Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MEL - DRW
    2. Take the ferry from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyangaferry ferry
    12h 40m
    $368–2,478

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyangaferry ferry
    2d 21h
    $3,027–4,768

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,270.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 40m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Bathurst Island, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Bathurst Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), walk to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct, take the line 3 bus to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus, take the line 10 bus to Darwin Harry Chan Ave, take the line 14 bus to Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Cullen Bay, then take the ferry to Wurrumiyanga. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross Station to Wurrumiyanga via Adelaide Station, Darwin, and Cullen Bay in around 2d 21h.

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