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

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Shearwater by plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Devonport Airport (DPO)plane plane MEL - DPO
    2h 52m
    $278–498

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to North Shore Station/Station Stbus bus Geelong
    2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry car ferry
    14h 59m
    $60–201

  3. Drive, car ferry

    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
    12h 22m
    $70–203

Melbourne to Shearwater by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration14h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Shearwater.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 446.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Devonport Airport (DPO) 3 times a day.

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