There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Buchan by train, taxi, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
- Take the taxi from Bairnsdale Station to Buchantaxi
6h 38m$228–272Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Quire Rd/Buchan Rdbus 12
9h 31m$64–109Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Buchan375.4 km
4h 37mDrive 375.4 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Buchancar 375.4 km
4h 37m$67–97Fly, bus, taxi
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane MEL - MIM
- Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Wairewa Rd/Princes Hwybus
- Take the taxi from Wairewa Rd/Princes Hwy to Buchantaxi
7h 54m$317–609Train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Quire Rd/Buchan Rdbus 12
8h 26m$71–85
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Buchan is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Buchan is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Buchan. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Quire Rd/Buchan Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Buchan is 372 km. The road distance is 375.4 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Buchan without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 38m and costs $220 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Buchan, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Buchan bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Buchan bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Buchan is 375 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Buchan.
There are four+ hotels available in Buchan.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Buchan, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Buchan via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, Bairnsdale, and Quire Rd/Buchan Rd in around 9h 31m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Merimbula Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–410
- 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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–18
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Bennet Lane to Wairewa Rd/Princes Hwy
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Bairnsdale to Quire Rd/Buchan Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Bairnsdale to Quire Rd/Buchan Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Buchan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $100–230
Bairnsdale CABS
- Phone
- 132227
Riviera Taxis & Hire Cars Pty Ltd
- Phone
- +61 3 5152 6161
Lakes-Explorer Sea Safari & Water Taxi
Lakes Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5155 2555
- Website
- lakestaxi.com.au
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Buchan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












