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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairnleaby bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairnlea by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus bus Sunshine Railway Station - Melbourne Airport
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to St Albans Stationtrain train Sunbury
    42 min
    $34

  2. Drive 17.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairnleacar car 17.1 km
    14 min
    $3–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairnleataxi taxi 17.1 km
    14 min
    $50–60

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Cairnlearideshare rideshare 17.1 km
    14 min
    $22–29

  5. Bus, line 426 bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus bus Sunshine Railway Station - Melbourne Airport
    2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rdbus bus 426 / ...
    53 min
    $34

  6. Bus, line 420 bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus bus Sunshine Railway Station - Melbourne Airport
    2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Billingham Rd/Station Rdbus bus 420
    1h 3m
    $34

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairnlea by bus and train

Calendar259Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 22.4 km
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Cairnlea, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 53 min.

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