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 $1,000 - $2,000 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 45m and costs $850 - $2,400.

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 5m to get from Northern Ireland to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Northern Ireland and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 10h ahead of Northern Ireland. It is currently 10:16 AM in Northern Ireland and 8:16 PM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 593+ 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 George Best Belfast City Airport to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BHD - MEL
27h 5m
$1,332–3,632
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DUB - MEL
26h 45m
$871–2,388
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Melbourne Airport
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane LDY - MEL
29h 10m
$1,534–4,434
Car ferry, bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
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
$1,010–1,978
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane DUB - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
31h 58m
$905–2,472

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

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25h 51mAverage Duration

$914Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17,138.1 km
Duration: 27h 5m

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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