There are 7 ways to get from Hay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus, plane, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus
- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane GFF - MEL
6h 38m$501–841Bus, train via Shepparton
cheapest- Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Bridge St Opp Fig Tree Parkbus 732
- Take the bus from Stock St/Bridge Rd to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus
- Take the train from Shepparton Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain
9h 25m$30–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Sturt Hwy Opp Balranald Heritage Parkbus 731
- Take the bus from Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St to St Mary MacKilllop College, Splatt Stbus
- Take the train from Swan Hill Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
9h 52m$56–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hay to Melbourne-MEL390.7 km
4h 37mDrive 390.7 km
- Drive from Hay to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 390.7 km
4h 37m$70–101Bus
- Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Sturt Hwy Opp Balranald Heritage Parkbus 731
- Take the bus from Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St to St Mary MacKilllop College, Splatt Stbus
- Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
10h 52m$50–90Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus 732
- Take the train from Griffith Station to Junee Stationtrain 644
- Take the train from Junee Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
10h 58m$76–247
Hay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus and train via Shepparton which costs $30 - $65 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Hay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Hay to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Sturt Hwy At Archer St and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St, Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St and Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Hay and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 550 km. The road distance is 390.7 km.
The best way to get from Hay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to bus and train via Shepparton which takes 9h 25m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Hay to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Hay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Sturt Hwy At Archer St station.
Hay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Sturt Hwy Opp Balranald Heritage Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 391 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Hay to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 5298+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between Hay, NSW, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
You can take a bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Sturt Hwy Opp Balranald Heritage Park, Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St, St Mary MacKilllop College, Splatt St, Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Skybus Coach Terminal in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Griffith to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Griffith to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–800
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Shepparton Station to Broadmeadows Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Swan Hill Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Griffith Station to Junee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Junee Station to Broadmeadows Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Bridge St Opp Fig Tree Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Sturt Hwy Opp Balranald Heritage Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Sturt Hwy Opp Balranald Heritage Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Stock St/Bridge Rd to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–25
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St to St Mary MacKilllop College, Splatt St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St to St Mary MacKilllop College, Splatt St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hay to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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