There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bruthen by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
7h 9m$41–46Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
8h 14m$34–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Bruthen324.9 km
3h 54mDrive 324.9 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bruthencar 324.9 km
3h 54m$58–84
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bruthen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bruthen is to train which costs $40 - $50 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bruthen is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bruthen station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Station Rd/Great Alpine Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Bruthen station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Bruthen is 321 km. The road distance is 324.9 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bruthen without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $40 - $50.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bruthen, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bruthen bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bruthen train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bruthen is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Bruthen, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Station Rd/Great Alpine Rd via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 8h 14m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Bruthen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bruthen bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bruthen train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bruthen is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bruthen.
There are 199+ hotels available in Bruthen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Bruthen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.