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

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

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  1. Fly, line 412 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 Margate Central, Channel Hwy before Beach Rdbus bus
    4h 36m
    $145–380

  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 Margatecar car
    15h 31m
    $112–273

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hobart (HBA) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Margate. 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 line 412 bus to Margate Central, Channel Hwy before Beach Rd. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne to Margate via Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong and Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal in around 15h 31m.

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