There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly from Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane MEL - CPD
6h 4m$828–1,328Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus Alice Springs
24h 12m$150–352Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus Alice Springs
22h 37m$234–391Drive 1,555.6 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)car 1,555.6 km
17h 15m$278–401Train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane AVV - CPD
19h 17m$334–1,117Train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus Alice Springs
23h 11m$287–671
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) is to bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St which costs $150 - $360 and takes 24h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $800 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD). However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Coober Pedy via Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 37m.
The distance between Melbourne and Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) is 1363 km. The road distance is 1555.6 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) without a car is to bus which takes 22h 37m and costs $230 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Melbourne to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD), including transfers.
Melbourne to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $800 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $400 and takes 22h 37m.
Melbourne to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.
Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) is 30 min behind Melbourne. It is currently 9:58 AM in Melbourne and 9:28 AM in Coober Pedy Airport (CPD).
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Coober Pedy Airport (CPD), Australia?
Qantas, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) via Adelaide and Coober Pedy in around 22h 37m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Coober Pedy Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,300
Flights from Avalon Airport to Coober Pedy Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,800
Flights from Avalon Airport to Coober Pedy Airport via Sydney, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
Flights from Avalon Airport to Coober Pedy Airport via Brisbane, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedy
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $190–280
Bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedy
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $190–280
Bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedy
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $190–280
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) is 1556 km. It takes approximately 17h 15m to drive from Melbourne to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD).
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