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How to get fromMelbourne to Outbackby plane, unknown, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Outback by plane, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)planeMEL - AYQ
    2. Walk from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Outbackunknown
    6h 29m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Docker River Kaltukatjarabus
    4. Walk from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Outbackunknown
    45h 17m

  3. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Docker River Kaltukatjarabus
    4. Walk from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Outbackunknown
    2d 3h

  4. Bus, travel via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Docker River Kaltukatjarabus
    4. Walk from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Outbackunknown
    46h 52m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Outback. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ), then travel to Outback. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Outback via Adelaide, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Docker River Kaltukatjara in around 45h 17m.

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