There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Baxter by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankstonbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
2h 34m$34Train
cheapest- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
3h 25m$12Bus, train
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus City - Melbourne Airport
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
2h 38m$40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Baxter71.4 km
1h 2mDrive 71.4 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Baxtercar 71.4 km
1h 2m$13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Baxtertaxi 71.4 km
1h 2m$160–200Bus via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Frankstonbus 901
5h 4m$12
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Baxter by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Baxter is to train which costs $12 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Baxter is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Baxter. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Deborah Dr/Frankston - Flinders Rd via Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Baxter station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Baxter Station via Flinders Street Station and Frankston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Baxter is 73 km. The road distance is 71.4 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Baxter without a car is to bus which takes 2h 34m and costs $34.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Baxter, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Baxter bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Baxter train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Baxter is to bus which takes 2h 34m and costs $34. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Baxter, VIC, Australia?
SkyBus operates a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankston hourly. Tickets cost $28 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Baxter Station via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Flinders Street Station, and Frankston Station in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankston
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Baxter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Crown Cabs Sunbury
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Sunbury Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9740 8233
- Website
- sunburycabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Baxter bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Frankston station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Baxter train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Baxter is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Baxter.
There are 631+ hotels available in Baxter.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Baxter. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.