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How to get fromOutback to Melbourneby unknown, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Outback to Melbourne by unknown, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Travel, fly

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    1. Walk from Outback to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane AYQ - MEL
    5h 21m

  2. Travel, bus, train via Erldunda

    1. Walk from Outback to Docker River Kaltukatjaraunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Erldundabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Erldunda to Adelaidebus bus
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    42h 39m

  3. Travel, bus, train

    1. Walk from Outback to Docker River Kaltukatjaraunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Alice Springsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Alice Springs to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2d 13h

  4. Travel, bus, train via Bendigo

    1. Walk from Outback to Docker River Kaltukatjaraunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Erldundabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Erldunda to Adelaidebus bus
    4. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus bus
    5. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    43h 8m

  5. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from Outback to Docker River Kaltukatjaraunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Alice Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    45h 17m

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Outback to Melbourne. However, you can travel to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) 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 a vehicle from Outback to Southern Cross Station via Docker River Kaltukatjara, Erldunda, Erldunda, Adelaide, and Adelaide Station in around 42h 39m.

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