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How to get fromMelbourne to East Midlandsby plane or train

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

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  1. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MEL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain train
    28h 22m
    £564–1,037

  2. Fly to Humberside Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane plane MEL - HUY
    2. Take the train from Barnetby to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain train
    33h 17m
    £393–991

  3. 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 Stansted Airport to Melton Mowbraytrain train
    28h 16m
    £584–1,215

  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 Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    28h 54m
    £461–891

  5. 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 London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    28h 39m
    £458–1,007

  6. 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 Nuneatontrain train
    3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain train
    29h 4m
    £545–973

  7. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MEL - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Granthamtrain train
    31h 5m
    £588–1,630

  8. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MEL - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Melton Mowbraytrain train
    33h 3m
    £635–1,179

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration26h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,617.5 mi
  • Duration: 28h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to East Midlands. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Melton Mowbray, then take the taxi to East Midlands. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), walk to Stansted Airport, take the train to Melton Mowbray, then take the taxi to East Midlands.

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