There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Allansford by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Sherwood Park Stationtrain Geelong
4h 51m$58–66Drive 253.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Allansfordcar 253.2 km
2h 56m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus Coach
7h 2m$56–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Allansford253.2 km
2h 56m
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Allansford by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Allansford is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Allansford is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Allansford. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at Brown St/Ziegler Pde via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Warrnambool Station/Merri St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Allansford station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Sherwood Park Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Allansford is 288 km. The road distance is 253.2 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Allansford without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $55 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Allansford, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Allansford bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Allansford train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Allansford is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $55 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Allansford, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Sherwood Park Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Brown St/Ziegler Pde via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Warrnambool Station/Merri St in around 7h 2m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Sherwood Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Warrnambool Station/Merri St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Allansford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Allansford bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Allansford train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Sherwood Park Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Allansford is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Allansford.
There are 142+ hotels available in Allansford.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Allansford. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.