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How to get fromMelbourne to Leigh Creekby plane, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Leigh Creek by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Whyalla Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane plane MEL - WYA
    2. Drive from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Leigh Creekcar car
    8h 7m
    $428–918

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Whyalla Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane plane AVV - WYA
    3. Drive from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Leigh Creekcar car
    14h 5m
    $214–807

  3. Drive 1,218.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Leigh Creekcar car 1,218.4 km
    13h 54m
    $218–315

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MEL - ADL
    2. Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Leigh Creekcar car
    8h 46m
    $218–488

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whyalla Airport (WYA) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,201.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Leigh Creek, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Leigh Creek. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Whyalla Airport (WYA), then drive to Leigh Creek. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne to Leigh Creek in around 13h 54m.

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