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

The cheapest way to get from Northern Territory to Melbourne is to fly which costs $450 - $1,200 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northern Territory to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $450 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Territory and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Territory to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Alice Springs and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

Is there a direct train between Northern Territory and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Northern Territory to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Southern Cross Station via Alice Springs, Manguri and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Northern Territory to Melbourne?

The distance between Northern Territory and Melbourne is 1895 km. The road distance is 3733.7 km.

How do I travel from Northern Territory to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Territory to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $500 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Northern Territory to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Territory to Melbourne bus from?

Northern Territory to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.

Where do I catch the Northern Territory to Melbourne train from?

Northern Territory to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Darwin station.

Train, bus or fly from Northern Territory to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Northern Territory to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $450 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 2 days 5h, you could also train, which costs $5,400 - $5,700 and takes 2 days 14h.

Where does the Northern Territory to Melbourne bus arrive?

Northern Territory to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.

What is the time difference between Northern Territory and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 30 min ahead of Northern Territory. It is currently 4:33 PM in Northern Territory and 5:03 PM in Melbourne.

Where does the Northern Territory to Melbourne train arrive?

Northern Territory to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Alice Springs station.

Can I drive from Northern Territory to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Territory to Melbourne is 3734 km. It takes approximately 37h 22m to drive from Northern Territory to Melbourne.

How do I get a bus ticket from Northern Territory to Melbourne?

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Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5311+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Northern Territory to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Northern Territory to Melbourne by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Fly
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1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ASP - MEL
3h 29m
$453–1,169
Bus
1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
2d 5h
$535–1,092
Train
1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
2. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain
3. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2d 14h
$5,443–5,691
Drive 3,733.7 km
1. Drive from Darwin to Melbournecar 3,733.7 km
37h 22m
$671–970

Northern Territory to Melbourne by bus

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Distance: 1,894.6 km
Duration: 3h 29m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Alice Springs and Adelaide in around 2d 5h.

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