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How to get fromMelbourne to Tennant Creekby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Tennant Creek by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tennant Creek

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane plane MEL - TCA
    8h 14m
    $828–2,728

  2. Bus via Tennant Creek

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus bus
    44h 16m
    $391–760

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus bus
    39h 20m
    $395–779

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus bus
    45h 52m
    $2,211–2,542

  5. Drive 2,745.7 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Tennant Creekcar car 2,745.7 km
    28h 18m
    $493–711

  6. Fly to Alice Springs Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane MEL - ASP
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus bus
    12h 27m
    $533–1,353

Melbourne to Tennant Creek by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration39h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$395Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,276 km
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Tennant Creek, NT, Australia?

Qantas and Airnorth fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tennant Creek (TCA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Tennant Creek via Adelaide and Alice Springs in around 39h 20m.

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