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

The cheapest way to get from Southend to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $70 - $120 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southend to Melbourne is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $310 - $600.

How far is it from Southend to Melbourne?

The distance between Southend and Melbourne is 453 km. The road distance is 486.6 km.

How do I travel from Southend to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Southend to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 28m and costs $70 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Southend to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Southend and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 30 min ahead of Southend. It is currently 6:04 PM in Southend and 6:34 PM in Melbourne.

Can I drive from Southend to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend to Melbourne is 487 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Southend to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5319+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Southend to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Southend to Melbourne by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Southend to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)taxi
2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MGB - MEL
2h 31m
$319–588
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Beachport to Mount Gambierbus
2. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
3. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
8h 28m
$71–118
Drive 486.6 km
1. Drive from Southend to Melbournecar 486.6 km
5h 48m
$86–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Beachport to Mount Gambierbus
2. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
3. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
9h 10m
$158–205
Bus, train via Warrnambool
1. Take the bus from Millicent to Mount Gambierbus
2. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
3. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
9h 14m
$75–117

Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

$191Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Southend to Melbourne.

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Distance: 453.4 km
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Southend, SA, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Southend to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Beachport, Mount Gambier, Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East, and Ballarat in around 9h 10m.

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