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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)planeMEL - AYQ
    4h 53m
    $218–893

  2. Bus

    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 Mutitjulubus
    40h 28m
    $441–791

  3. Train, bus

    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 Yularabus
    45h 57m
    $2,286–2,582

  4. Drive 2,302.7 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Ulurucar2,302.7 km
    24h 37m
    $437–630

  5. Bus via Desert Gardens

    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 Yularabus
    44h 26m
    $370–767

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Uluru via Adelaide, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Mutitjulu in around 40h 28m.

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