What is the cheapest way to get from Oamaru to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Oamaru to Melbourne is to bus and fly which costs $300 - $900 and takes 13h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oamaru to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Oamaru to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 11h 13m and costs $270 - $800.

How far is it from Oamaru to Melbourne?

The distance between Oamaru and Melbourne is 2684 km.

How long does it take to get from Oamaru to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Oamaru to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Oamaru and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 2h behind Oamaru. It is currently 4:39 PM in Oamaru and 2:39 PM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5360+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Oamaru to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via bus, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Rollestonbus
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CHC - MEL
11h 13m
$278–779
Bus to Timaru, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Washdykebus
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TIU - MEL
11h 13m
$215–888
Bus to Dunedin, fly
1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus
2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DUD - MEL
13h 12m
$496–902
Bus, bus to Queenstown Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus
2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
3. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ZQN - MEL
13h 23m
$305–881

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

84Weekly Planes

5h 41mAverage Duration

$148Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oamaru to Melbourne.

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Distance: 2,683.8 km
Duration: 11h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Oamaru to Melbourne. However, you can take the bus to Rolleston, take the line 5 bus to The Hub Hornby, take the line 125 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Washdyke, take the taxi to Timaru (TIU) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal.

Airlines

Website: qantas.com

Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport

Ave. Duration: 3h 51m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230–700

Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 6h 6m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $340–700

Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport via Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 7h 12m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $340–700

Flights from Timaru to Melbourne Airport via Wellington

Ave. Duration: 7h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $410–1,500

Flights from Timaru to Melbourne Airport via Wellington, Christchurch International Airport

Ave. Duration: 8h 20m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $420–1,500

Flights from Timaru to Melbourne Airport via Wellington, Queenstown Airport

Ave. Duration: 8h 40m
When: Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price: $200–950

Flights from Timaru to Melbourne Airport via Wellington, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 11h
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $420–1,500

Flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport via Wellington

Ave. Duration: 7h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $550–2,100

Flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport via Auckland

Ave. Duration: 8h
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $470–800

Flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport via Gold Coast

Ave. Duration: 9h 5m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $470–800

Flights from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport

Ave. Duration: 3h 30m
When: Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price: $250–800

Flights from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 5h 52m
When: Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price: $300–650

Flights from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport via Gold Coast

Ave. Duration: 6h 40m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $250–800

Flights from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport via Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 7h
When: Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price: $300–650

Flights from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport via Auckland

Ave. Duration: 7h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250–800

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