There are 6 ways to get from Launching Place to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 683 bus, train, bus
best- Take the bus from Carter St/Warburton Hwy to Lilydale Station/Main Stbus 683
- Take the train from Lilydale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Drbus
2h 46m$40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
3h 54m$12Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Launching Place to Melbourne-MEL76.3 km
1h 12mDrive 76.3 km
- Drive from Launching Place to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 76.3 km
1h 12m$14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Launching Place to Melbourne Airport (MEL)taxi 76.3 km
1h 12m$180–220Line 683 bus, train, bus via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Take the bus from Carter St/Warburton Hwy to Lilydale Station/Main Stbus 683
- Take the train from Lilydale Station to Box Hill Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus
3h 4m$40
Launching Place to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Launching Place to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus which costs $12 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Launching Place to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Launching Place to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Carter St/Warburton Hwy and arriving at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd via Lilydale Station/West William St and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Launching Place and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 84 km. The road distance is 76.3 km.
The best way to get from Launching Place to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to line 683 bus and train and bus which takes 2h 46m and costs $40.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Launching Place to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Launching Place to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.
Launching Place to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Launching Place to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Launching Place to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 3993+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between Launching Place, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 27m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Lilydale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Lilydale Station to Box Hill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Carter St/Warburton Hwy to Lilydale Station/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Carter St/Warburton Hwy to Lilydale Station/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Launching Place to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $180–220
Yarra Valley Taxis
- Phone
- 61 3 5962 4722
Emerald Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5968 4670
- Website
- 131008.com
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Launching Place and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









