What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Melbourne is to car ferry and bus and fly which costs $900 - $1,900 and takes 32h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 26h 48m and costs $850 - $2,500.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Melbourne?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Melbourne is 17138 km.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 27h 55m to get from Northern Ireland to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Northern Ireland and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 9h ahead of Northern Ireland. It is currently 3:54 PM in Northern Ireland and 12:54 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5312+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Northern Ireland to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Melbourne by plane, train, car ferry, or bus

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Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BHD - MEL
27h 55m
$1,232–3,632
Fly from Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BFS - MEL
29h 15m
$845–2,151
Fly from City Of Derry Airport
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane LDY - MEL
28h 25m
$1,165–2,846
Train to Dublin Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DUB - MEL
26h 48m
$863–2,478
Car ferry, bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane EDI - MEL
32h 24m
$943–1,871

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

21Weekly Planes

26h 8mAverage Duration

$889Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17,138.1 km
Duration: 27h 55m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

KLM, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 3 times a day.

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