What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Melbourne is to train and fly which costs $800 - $1,900 and takes 26h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 26h 35m and costs $900 - $1,700.

How far is it from Chester to Melbourne?

The distance between Chester and Melbourne is 17059 km.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 26h 35m to get from Chester to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chester and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 11h ahead of Chester. It is currently 12:21 PM in Chester and 11:21 PM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5512+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Chester to Melbourne - 3 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Melbourne by train or plane

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Train to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MAN - MEL
26h 35m
$911–1,680
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane LHR - MEL
26h 56m
$820–1,860
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BHX - MEL
26h 44m
$1,028–1,829

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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25h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 17,059.4 km
Duration: 26h 35m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Melbourne. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Stafford, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal.

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