There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balnarring by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
3h 49m$28–32Bus via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
cheapest- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Frankstonbus 901
- Take the bus from Frankston to Balnarring Village SC/Frankston-Flinders Rdbus 782
6h 27m$12Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankstonbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
- Take the bus from Frankston to Balnarring Village SC/Frankston-Flinders Rdbus 782
3h 57m$34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Balnarring93 km
1h 20mDrive 93 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balnarringcar 93 km
1h 20m$17–25Train, bus
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
- Take the bus from Frankston to Balnarring Village SC/Frankston-Flinders Rdbus 782
4h 1m$40
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balnarring by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balnarring is to bus via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd which costs $12 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balnarring is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balnarring. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Balnarring Village SC/Frankston-Flinders Rd via Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Balnarring station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Bittern Station via Flinders Street Station and Frankston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Balnarring is 103 km. The road distance is 93 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balnarring without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $27 - $32.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balnarring, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balnarring bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balnarring train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balnarring is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $27 - $32. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Balnarring, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Balnarring via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Flinders Street Station, Frankston Station, and Bittern Station in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Balnarring Village SC/Frankston-Flinders Rd via Frankston in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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 Flinders Street Station to Frankston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- 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/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Frankston to Balnarring Village SC/Frankston-Flinders Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Frankston to Balnarring Village SC/Frankston-Flinders Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Frankston to Balnarring Village SC/Frankston-Flinders Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Balnarring
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balnarring bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Frankston station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balnarring train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balnarring is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balnarring.
There are 1602+ hotels available in Balnarring.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Balnarring. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









