There are 7 ways to get from Grampians to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by taxi, train, rideshare, car, or bus
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Taxi, train via Melton
best- Take the taxi from Grampians to Ararat Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Ararat Station to Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 17m$160–192Drive 259.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Grampians to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 259.5 km
3h 59m$46–67Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Grampians to Lake Fyans Tourist Rd/Ararat - Pomonal Rdtaxi
- Take the train from Ararat Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 46m$140–174Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Grampians to Melbourne-MEL259.5 km
3h 59mTaxi, train via Lake Fyans Tourist Rd/Ararat - Pomonal Rd
- Take the taxi from Grampians to Lake Fyans Tourist Rd/Ararat - Pomonal Rdtaxi
- Take the train from Ararat Station to Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 59m$112–146Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Grampians to Information Centre/Grampians Rdtaxi
- Take the bus from Information Centre/Grampians Rd to Araratbus
- Take the bus from Ararat to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
6h 14m$131–256Train
- Take the train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
7h 28m$182–304
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grampians to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Grampians to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Grampians station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Stawell Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Grampians and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 269 km. The road distance is 259.5 km.
The best way to get from Grampians to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to taxi and train via Melton which takes 5h 17m and costs $160 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Grampians to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Grampians to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Stawell Station.
Grampians to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grampians to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Grampians to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 5291+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between Grampians, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Station twice a week. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 4h 19m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ararat Station to Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Ararat Station to Sunshine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Ararat Station to Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $65–80
- Red Standard Everyday
- $80–95
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $110–140
- Red Premium Everyday
- $130–160
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Information Centre/Grampians Rd to Ararat
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ararat to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ararat to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Ararat to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- 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 Grampians to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $75–180
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