The capital of Victoria State and one of the most vibrant cities in Australia, Melbourne is located in the south-east corner of mainland Australia. Frequently dubbed the 'sporting and cultural capital' of Australia, Melbourne is an important commercial, industrial and cultural centre. Flightshotelstours offers detailed travel guide on How to Reach Melbourne.
How to Reach Melbourne by Air - the most convenient way of reaching Melbourne is by air. The two airports that operate regular flights to Melbourne are Melbourne International Airport at Tullamarine, approximately 25km north of the city centre, and Avalon Airport - about 60km to the west of Melbourne. While the airport at Tullamarine operates international as well as domestic flights to Melbourne, Avalon airport operates domestic flights and flights from New Zealand only.
How to Reach Melbourne by Rail - the main terminal for intercity rail travel to Melbourne from interstate and intrastate destinations is Southern Cross Station, situated on Melbourne CBD's western edge. The station has been restored recently, and being part of the City Loop, it serves excellent links to the rest of Melbourne's public transport network.
Reaching Melbourne by Train takes about 10 hours from major Australian cities. CountryLink operates two daily trains from Sydney, which takes lesser time to reach Melbourne than by driving. Great Southern Railway operates four weekly trains from Adelaide to reach Melbourne. VicLink is a popular website which aids in your state wide rail & road travel to reach Melbourne from across Victoria.
How to Reach Melbourne by Road - A convenient way of reaching Melbourne from out of the state is by availing of bus services operated by Firefly Express and Greyhound (incorporating McCaffertys). Bus services within Victoria are run by V/Line. These buses generally operate from almost all major Victorian towns and even some minor towns. Car/passenger ferries run by Spirit of Tasmania also provide easy access to Melbourne from Devonport, Tasmania. Daily sailings can also be availed during the peak summer months to reach Melbourne.
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