What is the cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Melbourne is to train and fly which costs $390 - $750 and takes 9h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Melbourne is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $260 - $1,000.

How far is it from Palmerston North to Melbourne?

The distance between Palmerston North and Melbourne is 2683 km.

How long does it take to get from Palmerston North to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Palmerston North to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Palmerston North and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 2h behind Palmerston North. It is currently 7:58 AM in Palmerston North and 5:58 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5286+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Palmerston North to Melbourne - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Palmerston North to Melbourne by plane or train

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Fly from Palmerston
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1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PMR - MEL
7h 30m
$263–977
Train to Wellington, fly
1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane WLG - MEL
9h 24m
$390–721

Palmerston (PMR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

34Weekly Planes

8h 1mAverage Duration

$235Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,682.8 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Air New Zealand and Qantas fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 5 times a day.

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