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How to get fromMelbourne to Torquayby plane or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Torquay by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Exeter, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MEL - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    29h 13m
    £489–1,341

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MEL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Newton Abbottrain train
    30h 14m
    £470–993

  3. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MEL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train
    29h
    £472–1,063

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MEL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain train
    29h 46m
    £614–1,065

  5. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MEL - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train
    29h 54m
    £622–1,424

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain train
    31h 38m
    £564–1,075

  7. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MEL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain train
    31h 10m
    £659–901

  8. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MEL - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain train
    32h 21m
    £518–1,442

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration27h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£463Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,691.3 mi
  • Duration: 29h 13m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Torquay, England?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Torquay. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to Clifton Place, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Paignton. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Newton Abbot, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 12 bus to Union Street.

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