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How to get fromHumpty Doo to Melbourneby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Humpty Doo to Melbourne by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeDRW - MEL
    8h 25m
    $308–868

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palmerston to Alice Springsbus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
    2d 5h
    $505–1,089

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
    2. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain
    3. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    2d 14h

  4. Drive 3,703.4 km

    1. Drive from Humpty Doo to Melbournecar3,703.4 km
    36h 45m
    $721–1,042

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide StationtrainThe Ghan Expedition
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach TerminalbusMelbourne
    3d 11h
    $2,814–2,828

Humpty Doo to Melbourne by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$505Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Humpty Doo, NT, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arnhem Highway / Hayball Road to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Palmerston, Alice Springs, and Adelaide in around 2d 5h.

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