There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Avoca by bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwybus Bendigo - Ballarat Via Maryborough
3h 35m$57–59Drive 173.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Avocacar 173.8 km
2h 3m$31–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Avoca173.8 km
2h 3mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwybus Bendigo - Ballarat Via Maryborough
4h 9m$41–47
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Avoca by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Avoca is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Avoca is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Avoca. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Avoca is 185 km. The road distance is 173.8 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Avoca without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $57 - $59.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Avoca, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Avoca bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Avoca bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Avoca is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Avoca.
There are 36+ hotels available in Avoca.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Avoca, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- 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
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Avoca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Avoca. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












