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How to get fromMelbourne to Birdsvilleby car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Birdsville by car, plane, or train

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  1. Drive  1,852.9 km

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    1. Drive from Melbourne to Birdsvillecar car 1,852.9 km
    20h 57m
    $337–487

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Bedourie Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bedourie Airport (BEU)plane plane MEL - BEU
    2. Drive from Bedourie Airport (BEU) to Birdsvillecar car
    4d 4h
    $518–1,578

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Boulia Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Boulia Airport (BQL)plane plane MEL - BQL
    2. Drive from Boulia Airport (BQL) to Birdsvillecar car
    30h 34m
    $533–1,528

  4. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Boulia Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Boulia Airport (BQL)plane plane AVV - BQL
    3. Drive from Boulia Airport (BQL) to Birdsvillecar car
    33h 52m
    $677–2,112

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballera Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballera Airport (BBL)plane plane MEL - BBL
    2. Drive from Ballera Airport (BBL) to Birdsvillecar car
    16h 45m
    $658–1,548

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bedourie Airport (BEU) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration3d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$462Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,852.9 km
  • Duration: 20h 57m

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

You can drive from Melbourne to Birdsville in around 20h 57m.

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