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

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  1. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SOU - MEL
    30h 30m
    $1,035–3,658

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LHR - MEL
    28h 36m
    $600–1,760

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LGW - MEL
    29h 12m
    $689–2,067

  4. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BHX - MEL
    30h 20m
    $998–2,806

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BRS - MEL
    34h 34m
    $917–1,890

  6. Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BOH - MEL
    44h 14m
    $812–2,400

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration28h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$984Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dorset to Melbourne. However, you can take the bus to Kings Statue, walk to Weymouth, take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) 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 bus to Kings Statue, walk to Weymouth, take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 5, walk to Heathrow Terminal 5 station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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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