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How to get fromMelbourne to Oamaruby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Oamaru by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Timaru, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Timaru (TIU)planeMEL - TIU
    2. Take the bus from Timaru to Oamarubus
    18h 32m
    $266–1,021

  2. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)planeMEL - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Oamarubus
    11h 26m
    $332–894

  3. Fly to Dunedin, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dunedin (DUD)planeMEL - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Oamarubus
    12h 37m
    $581–1,071

  4. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)planeMEL - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Dunedinbus
    3. Take the bus from Dunedin to Oamarubus
    14h 18m
    $371–1,056

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Timaru (TIU) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration16h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Oamaru, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Oamaru. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), take the taxi to Timaru, then take the bus to Oamaru. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 125 bus to The Hub Hornby, take the line 5 bus to Rolleston, then take the bus to Oamaru.

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