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How to get fromMelbourne to Wilpena Poundby plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Wilpena Pound by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Whyalla Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane plane MEL - WYA
    2. Drive from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Wilpena Poundcar car
    7h 19m
    $408–893

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MEL - ADL
    2. Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Wilpena Poundcar car
    7h 59m
    $198–478

  3. Drive 1,119.6 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Wilpena Poundcar car 1,119.6 km
    13h 7m
    $202–291

  4. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Whyalla Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane plane AVV - WYA
    3. Drive from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Wilpena Poundcar car
    13h 17m
    $204–782

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Port Lincoln Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)plane plane MEL - PLO
    2. Drive from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Wilpena Poundcar car
    9h 55m
    $463–858

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whyalla Airport (WYA) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,102.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Wilpena Pound, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Wilpena Pound. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Whyalla Airport (WYA), then drive to Wilpena Pound. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne to Wilpena Pound in around 13h 7m.

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