There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mutitjulu by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)MEL - AYQ
3h 34m$226–869Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Mutitjulu
41h 40m$433–777Train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Mutitjulu
46h 56mDrive 2,303.9 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mutitjulu2,303.9 km
24h 44m$454–656Bus via Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Mutitjulu
43h 18m$349–738
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mutitjulu is to fly which costs $220 - $900 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mutitjulu is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $220 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mutitjulu. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus and arriving at Mutitjulu via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Adelaide and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 40m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Mutitjulu is 1939 km. The road distance is 2303.9 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mutitjulu without a car is to bus which takes 41h 40m and costs $430 - $800.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mutitjulu, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mutitjulu bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mutitjulu is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $220 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $800 and takes 41h 40m.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mutitjulu bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.
Mutitjulu is 1h 30m behind Melbourne Airport (MEL). It is currently 2:29 AM in Melbourne Airport (MEL) and 12:59 AM in Mutitjulu.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Mutitjulu, NT, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus to Mutitjulu via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Adelaide, Alice Springs, and Alice Springs in around 41h 40m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ayers Rock Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ayers Rock Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ayers Rock Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,988
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,988
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,093
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $200–300
- Advantage
- $250–380
- Flexible
- $330–500
- Phone
- +61 8 8953 0127
- reservations@centrebushbus.com.au
- Website
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Mutitjulu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–60
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mutitjulu is 2304 km. It takes approximately 24h 44m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mutitjulu.
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