There are 5 ways to get from Melton to Tailem Bend by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Melton to Kanivabus Adelaide
- Take the bus from Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy to Shell Roadhouse/North Tcebus Coach
9h 10m$98–122Train
- Take the train from Melton Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Ararat Station to Murray Bridge Stationtrain The Overland
10h 57m$115–269Drive 587.6 km
- Drive from Melton to Tailem Bendcar 587.6 km
6h 33m$106–153Fly from Melbourne Airport, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Tailem Bendbus
7h 31m$136–386Train to Avalon Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Deer Park Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane AVV - ADL
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Tailem Bendbus
8h 34m$162–564
Melton to Tailem Bend by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melton to Tailem Bend is to bus which costs $95 - $130 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Melton to Tailem Bend is to drive which takes 6h 33m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Tailem Bend. However, there are services departing from Melton and arriving at Shell Roadhouse/North Tce via Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Tailem Bend station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Murray Bridge Station via Ararat Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Melton and Tailem Bend is 592 km. The road distance is 587.6 km.
The best way to get from Melton to Tailem Bend without a car is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Melton to Tailem Bend, including transfers.
Melton to Tailem Bend bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Melton station.
Melton to Tailem Bend train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Melton Station.
The best way to get from Melton to Tailem Bend is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $95 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 10h 57m.
What companies run services between Melton, VIC, Australia and Tailem Bend, SA, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melton to Shell Roadhouse/North Tce via Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Tailem Bend via Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd, Melton Station, Ararat Station, Murray Bridge Station, and Murray Bridge Information Centre in around 10h 57m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–390
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–370
Flights from Avalon Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–400
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–290
Flights from Avalon Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–400
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport via Mount Gambier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–700
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Melton Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Deer Park Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Ararat Station to Murray Bridge Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $95–110
- Red Standard Everyday
- $120–150
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $160–200
- Red Premium Everyday
- $200–240
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Melton to Kaniva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy to Shell Roadhouse/North Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 1300 851 345
- [email protected]
- Website
- stateliner.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Tailem Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://stateliner.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://stateliner.com.au/bus-timetables-bookings/
Bus from Adelaide to Tailem Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://stateliner.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://stateliner.com.au/bus-timetables-bookings/
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More Questions & Answers
Melton to Tailem Bend bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Kaniva station.
Tailem Bend is 30 min behind Melton. It is currently 4:30 AM in Melton and 4:00 AM in Tailem Bend.
Melton to Tailem Bend train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ararat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Tailem Bend is 588 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Melton to Tailem Bend.
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