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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Melbourne is to fly which costs $800 - $3,500 and takes 24h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Melbourne is to fly which takes 24h 42m and costs $800 - $3,500.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

The distance between Edinburgh and Melbourne is 16935 km.

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

It takes approximately 24h 42m to get from Edinburgh to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 9h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 5:12 AM in Edinburgh and 2:12 PM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 3467+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Edinburgh to Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Melbourne by plane, train, or bus

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Melbourne Airport
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane EDI - MEL
24h 42m
$846–3,446
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane GLA - MEL
33h 35m
$925–3,008
Train to Newcastle, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NCL - MEL
29h 14m
$1,080–4,008
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MAN - MEL
27h 41m
$889–3,798
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane EDI - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
30h 37m
$1,346–4,146
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane GLA - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
36h 55m
$1,375–4,208

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

12Weekly Planes

23h 1mAverage Duration

$850Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Melbourne.

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Distance: 16,935.1 km
Duration: 24h 42m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) twice daily.

Airlines

Website: qantas.com

Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Melbourne Airport via Dubai

Ave. Duration: 22h 30m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–1,500

Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Melbourne Airport via Dubai, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 25h 35m
When: Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–1,500

Flights from Glasgow Airport to Melbourne Airport via Dubai

Ave. Duration: 29h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $850–2,700

Flights from Glasgow Airport to Melbourne Airport via Dubai, Perth

Ave. Duration: 29h 35m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $850–2,700

Flights from Glasgow Airport to Melbourne Airport via Dubai, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 33h 18m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $900–2,800

Flights from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport via Dubai

Ave. Duration: 30h 15m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $950–2,900

Flights from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport via Dubai, Perth

Ave. Duration: 30h
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $950–2,900

Flights from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport via Dubai, Adelaide

Ave. Duration: 32h 35m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $950–2,900

Flights from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport via Dubai, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 33h 20m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,100

Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Avalon Airport via Dubai, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 26h 45m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,400–4,300

Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Avalon Airport via Doha, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 25h 55m
When: Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,100

Flights from Glasgow Airport to Avalon Airport via Dubai, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 34h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,400–4,200

Flights from Glasgow Airport to Avalon Airport via Dubai, Ngurah Rai

Ave. Duration: 31h 20m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,100

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