There are 6 ways to get from Donald to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Bus via Ballarat
best- Take the bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
4h 58m$55–72Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Maryborough Station/Station Stbus Coach
- Take the train from Maryborough Station to Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
6h 12m$11–29Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Donald to Melbourne-MEL257.1 km
2h 56mDrive 257.1 km
- Drive from Donald to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 257.1 km
2h 56m$46–66Bus, train via Ballarat
- Take the bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 1m$39–60Bus
- Take the bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Coach
5h 5m$32–55
Donald to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donald to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus and train which costs $10 - $30 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Donald to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Donald to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy and arriving at Melbourne Airport via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Donald and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 296 km. The road distance is 257.1 km.
The best way to get from Donald to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to bus via Ballarat which takes 4h 58m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Donald to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Donald to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy station.
Donald to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Yes, the driving distance between Donald to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Donald to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 5301+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between Donald, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
You can take a bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Melbourne Airport via Ballarat in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Maryborough Station to Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–28
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Maryborough Station/Station St
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Donald to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Donald and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.