How to travel from Albany to Melbourne, Australia
The distance between Albany and Melbourne is around 3,110km (1,932 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Albany to Melbourne by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Melbourne → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL).
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time4h 45m
- Typical costA$500($335)
Regional Express
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Central Station and then to Southern Cross.
- Duration3 days 20h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,135($765)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Melbourne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Melbourne by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$380 ($255) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$500 ($335).
The distance between Albany and Melbourne is around 3,110km (1,932 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,434km (1,513 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Albany and Melbourne by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Melbourne is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$500 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Melbourne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$380 ($255) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Melbourne. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Melbourne. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Melbourne. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 4h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Melbourne. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Melbourne typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Melbourne (MEL).
The closest major airport to Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Melbourne. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Albany and Melbourne. The distance is around 3,362km (2,089 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Melbourne is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around A$500 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Melbourne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 5h 25m | A$500($335) | every 20 mins | 3,110km (1,932 miles) |
| Fly to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) | 10h 20m | A$500($335) | every 10 mins | 5,466km (3,397 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 60m | A$550($370) | twice daily | 5,443km (3,382 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 10h 15m | A$380($255) | once daily | 3,144km (1,954 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 20h | A$1,135($765) | once a week | 5,696km (3,539 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 10h | A$445($300) | on demand | 3,362km (2,089 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Melbourne
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Link Airways
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
XPT
Bus companies
TransWA
Airports near Melbourne
The following major airports near Melbourne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Melbourne
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 49km (30 miles) from Melbourne
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 248km (154 miles) from Melbourne