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How to get fromMelbourne to Humpty Dooby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car or bus

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MEL - DRW
    6h 15m
    $368–953

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Palmerstonbus bus
    2d 7h
    $495–1,089

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train The Overland
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train The Ghan
    2d 18h
    $3,037–3,283

  4. Drive 3,703.9 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Humpty Doocar car 3,703.9 km
    37h 5m
    $701–1,012

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train The Ghan
    2d 19h
    $2,966–2,976

Melbourne to Humpty Doo by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$495Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Humpty Doo, NT, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Stuart Highway / Strangeway Road via Adelaide, Alice Springs, and Palmerston Interchange in around 2d 7h.

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