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How to get fromMelbourne to Borroloolaby plane, taxi, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Borroloola by plane, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane MEL - MCV
    2. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Borroloolataxi taxi
    10h 7m
    $568–1,178

  2. Drive 3,448.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Borroloolacar car 3,448.4 km
    38h 11m
    $620–895

  3. Train to Avalon Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane AVV - MCV
    3. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Borroloolataxi taxi
    20h 35m
    $604–1,617

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mac Arthur River (MCV) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$383Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,602.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Borroloola. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Mac Arthur River (MCV), then take the taxi to Borroloola. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne to Borroloola in around 38h 11m.

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