There are 5 ways to get from Forrest to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train via Southern Cross Station
best- Take the bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus Marengo - Colac Via Forrest, Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay
- Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
4h 18m$41–46Drive 163 km
cheapest- Drive from Forrest to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 163 km
1h 59m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus
- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus
- Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Sunshine Station/City Plbus
5h 52m$34–63Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Forrest to Melbourne-MEL163 km
1h 59mBus, train
- Take the bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus Marengo - Colac Via Forrest, Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay
- Take the train from Colac Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Geelong
4h 40m$41–46
Forrest to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forrest to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Forrest to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Forrest to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd and arriving at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Colac Station/Gellibrand St, Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Forrest and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 218 km. The road distance is 163 km.
The best way to get from Forrest to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to bus and train via Southern Cross Station which takes 4h 18m and costs $41 - $46.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Forrest to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Forrest to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Regional Transit, depart from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd station.
Forrest to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Regional Transit, arrive at Colac Station/Gellibrand St.
Yes, the driving distance between Forrest to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Forrest to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 3990+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between Forrest, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
You can take a bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Colac Station/Gellibrand St, Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Colac Station to Sunshine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Sunshine Station/City Pl
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Forrest to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Forrest and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.