There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bells Beach by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rdbus
3h 19m$37–52Drive 112.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bells Beachcar 112.4 km
1h 21m$20–29Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Bells Beach112.4 km
1h 21mBus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rdbus
4h 6m$30–55
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bells Beach by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bells Beach is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bells Beach is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bells Beach. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd via Sunshine Station/City Pl and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Bells Beach is 119 km. The road distance is 112.4 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bells Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 19m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bells Beach, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bells Beach bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bells Beach bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bells Beach is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bells Beach.
There are 1059+ hotels available in Bells Beach.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Bells Beach, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- Skybus
- Schedules at
- Skybus
- Book at
- Skybus
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Bells Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Bells Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










