There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Camperdown by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Camperdown Stationtrain Geelong
3h 57m$37–41Drive 198.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Camperdowncar 198.8 km
2h 18m$36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Camperdown Station/Longmore Stbus Coach
4h 47m$53–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Camperdown198.8 km
2h 18m
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Camperdown by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Camperdown is to train which costs $37 - $41 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Camperdown is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Camperdown station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at Camperdown Station/Longmore St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Camperdown station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Camperdown Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Camperdown is 218 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Camperdown without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $37 - $41.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Camperdown, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Camperdown bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Camperdown train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Camperdown is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $37 - $41. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Camperdown, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Camperdown Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Camperdown Station/Longmore St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Camperdown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Camperdown Station/Longmore St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Camperdown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Camperdown bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Camperdown train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Camperdown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Camperdown is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Camperdown.
There are 18+ hotels available in Camperdown.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Camperdown. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.