How to travel from Melbourne to Burnie, Australia

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.

5 routes found

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

Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$260($175)
Operated by

Regional Express

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3 similiar routes

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Ferry and Taxi

Take a ferry to Devonport then take a taxi to Burnie.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$280($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Melbourne and Burnie

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Melbourne to Burnie

Compare travel optionsbetween Melbourne and Burnie

Transport options from Melbourne to Burnie
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 20m
A$260($175)
every 3 hours421km (262 miles)
Fly to Burnie (BWT)2h 50m
A$335($225)
every 3 hours488km (303 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 55m
A$310($210)
every 2 hours494km (307 miles)
Fly to Launceston (LST), bus4h 20m
A$250($170)
every 20 mins667km (414 miles)
Ferry and Taxi
10h 15m
A$280($190)
twice daily486km (302 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Melbourne and Burnie

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Airports near Burnie

The following major airports near Burnie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

BWT
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Burnie
DPO
Devonport Airport (DPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Burnie
HBA
Hobart Airport (HBA)
International Airport
Distance
238km (148 miles) from Burnie