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How to get fromMelbourne to Bournemouthby plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Bournemouth by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MEL - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    29h 45m
    £628–1,450

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MEL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    31h 48m
    £368–915

  3. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MEL - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    27h 31m
    £461–910

  4. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MEL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain train
    3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Bournemouthtrain train
    28h 30m
    £498–996

  5. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MEL - STN
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    28h 22m
    £577–1,378

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MEL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    29h
    £600–995

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain train
    31h 8m
    £618–1,013

  8. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MEL - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    32h 31m
    £744–1,266

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration27h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£582Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,599.6 mi
  • Duration: 29h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Bournemouth. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Central Bus Station, then take the bus to Bournemouth Station.

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