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How to get fromMelbourne to Stratfordby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Stratford by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane MEL - NPL
    2. Take the bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to Miranda Streetbus bus
    9h 43m

  2. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane MEL - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Stratfordbus bus
    13h 2m
    $269–993

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,625 km
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Stratford, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Stratford. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to New Plymouth Airport (NPL), take the taxi to Bay F - Egmont Street, then take the bus to Miranda Street. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Palmerston (PMR), walk to Airport - Outer Stop 3, take the line 101 bus to MSBH - Platform 3, walk to Palmerston North, then take the bus to Stratford.

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