How to travel from Strahan to Melbourne, Australia
The distance between Strahan and Melbourne is around 651km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Strahan to Melbourne by car, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Melbourne → Strahan if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne (MEL).
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costA$355($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St and then to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$345($230)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$340($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strahan and Melbourne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Strahan to Melbourne by car, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$225 ($150) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$355 ($240).
The distance between Strahan and Melbourne is around 651km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)
It takes around 12h 30m to get from Strahan and Melbourne by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Strahan to Melbourne is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx A$355 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Strahan and Melbourne is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$225 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Strahan and Melbourne. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Strahan and Melbourne. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strahan to Melbourne. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 6h 10m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Strahan to Melbourne. We recommend that you drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne. instead which will take 12h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strahan to Melbourne is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 30m and will usually cost around A$340 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Strahan and Melbourne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 10m | A$355($240) | 3 times a week | 651km (404 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane | 6h 30m | A$390($260) | 3 times a week | 724km (450 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, Fly | 6h 40m | A$225($150) | 3 times a week | 717km (445 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 25m | A$345($230) | 3 times a week | 715km (444 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 30m | A$340($230) | twice daily | 663km (412 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Strahan and Melbourne
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Sharp Aviation
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Merseylink
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
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