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How to get fromDerby to Melbourneby train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Derby to Melbourne by train or plane

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BHX - MEL
    25h 36m
    $1,017–1,891

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LHR - MEL
    26h 54m
    $808–1,802

  3. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MAN - MEL
    26h 38m
    $937–1,840

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LGW - MEL
    26h 20m
    $818–1,623

  5. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane STN - MEL
    27h 30m
    $1,123–2,334

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane BHX - AVV
    3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    31h 19m
    $1,351–3,875

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration23h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$896Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,059.3 km
  • Duration: 25h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Melbourne. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, 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.

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