The distance between Melbourne and Burnie is around 421km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Melbourne to Burnie by plane, bus, ferry and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT).
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Take a ferry to Devonport then take a taxi to Burnie.
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There are several options for getting from Melbourne to Burnie by plane, bus, ferry and taxi. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$250 ($170) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$260 ($175).
The distance between Melbourne and Burnie is around 421km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 369km (229 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Melbourne and Burnie by plane.
The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Burnie is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx A$260 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Melbourne and Burnie is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$250 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Melbourne and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Melbourne and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes you can fly from Melbourne and Burnie. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Burnie (BWT). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Melbourne and Burnie with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
Regional Express and Qantas fly between Melbourne and Burnie. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and and arrive into Burnie (BWT). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Melbourne to Burnie typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and and arrive into Burnie (BWT).
The closest major airport to Burnie is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Burnie. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Melbourne to Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 2h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melbourne to Burnie is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around A$260 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 20m | A$260($175) | every 3 hours | 421km (262 miles) |
Fly to Burnie (BWT) | 2h 50m | A$335($225) | every 3 hours | 488km (303 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 2h 55m | A$310($210) | every 2 hours | 494km (307 miles) |
Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 4h 20m | A$250($170) | every 20 mins | 667km (414 miles) |
Ferry and Taxi | 10h 15m | A$280($190) | twice daily | 486km (302 miles) |
Regional Express
Qantas
Sharp Aviation
Virgin Australia
Merseylink
Spirit of Tasmania
The following major airports near Burnie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.