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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Melbourne is to train and fly which costs $650 - $1,800 and takes 26h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 26h 19m and costs $650 - $1,900.

How far is it from Dover to Melbourne?

The distance between Dover and Melbourne is 17082 km.

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

It takes approximately 26h 21m to get from Dover to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dover and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 11h ahead of Dover. It is currently 6:13 AM in Dover and 5:13 PM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5351+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Dover to Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane LHR - MEL
26h 21m
$661–1,750
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane LGW - MEL
26h 19m
$686–1,899
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane LCY - MEL
27h 50m
$946–2,546
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane STN - MEL
26h 49m
$816–2,167
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BHX - MEL
27h 30m
$878–2,849
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SEN - MEL
29h 15m
$817–4,778

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

66Weekly Planes

23h 7mAverage Duration

$816Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dover to Melbourne.

Launch map view

Distance: 17,081.6 km
Duration: 26h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Dover to Melbourne. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal.

Airlines

Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.