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How to get fromMelbourne to Tailem Bendby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Tailem Bend by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy

    best
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Kanivabus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the bus from Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy to Shell Roadhouse/North Tcebus bus Coach
    10h 5m
    $66–89

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Shell Roadhouse/North Tcebus bus Coach
    10h 25m
    $10–55

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Murray Bridge Stationtrain train The Overland
    10h 8m
    $194–381

  4. Drive  624.7 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Tailem Bendcar car 624.7 km
    7h 4m
    $112–161

  5. Fly from Melbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MEL - ADL
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Tailem Bendbus bus
    6h 9m
    $153–358

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane AVV - ADL
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Tailem Bendbus bus
    7h 42m
    $147–462

Melbourne to Tailem Bend by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Tailem Bend, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Shell Roadhouse/North Tce via Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Murray Bridge Station twice a week. Tickets cost $180–380 and the journey takes 8h 41m.

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