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How to get fromMelbourne to Doverby plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Dover by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hobart (HBA)plane plane MEL - HBA
    2. Take the bus from Davey St opp St Michael's Collegiate to Dover Shops, Huon Hwy after Station Rdbus bus
    6h 11m
    $156–394

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Dovercar car
    16h 18m
    $127–288

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hobart (HBA) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 742.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Dover, TAS, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Dover. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Hobart (HBA), walk to Hobart Airport, take the bus to 179 Macquarie Street, walk to Davey St opp St Michael's Collegiate, then take the bus to Dover Shops, Huon Hwy after Station Rd. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne to Dover via Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong and Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal in around 16h 18m.

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