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How to get fromMelbourne to Dorsetby plane or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Dorset by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MEL - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain train
    32h 31m
    £633–1,358

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MEL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    33h 51m
    £342–843

  3. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MEL - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Pooletrain train
    30h 29m
    £433–1,003

  4. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MEL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Pooletrain train
    30h 53m
    £485–1,004

  5. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MEL - STN
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain train
    31h 9m
    £582–1,368

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MEL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    31h 52m
    £610–1,054

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain train
    34h 1m
    £623–1,082

  8. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MEL - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    37h 55m
    £822–1,434

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration27h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£586Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,629.9 mi
  • Duration: 32h 31m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Dorset, England?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Dorset. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Poole, walk to Poole station, take the bus to Tesco, then take the bus to Furzehill. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, take the train to Poole, walk to Poole station, take the bus to Tesco, then take the bus to Furzehill.

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