There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus, plane, rideshare, car, or train
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
- Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MGB - MEL
4h$221–361Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 53m$39–60Bus
- Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
4h 50m$55–72Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hamilton to Melbourne-MEL283.4 km
3h 25mDrive 283.4 km
- Drive from Hamilton to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 283.4 km
3h 25m$51–73
Hamilton to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus and train which costs $35 - $65 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Hamilton Station/Station St and arriving at Melbourne Airport via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Hamilton and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 502 km. The road distance is 283.4 km.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Hamilton to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Hamilton to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Hamilton Station/Station St.
Hamilton to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Hamilton to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 5301+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between Hamilton, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
You can take a bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport via Ballarat in around 4h 50m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–320
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–18
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard 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 Hamilton to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamilton and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.