There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Paterson by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Town Hall Station to Cranbourne Stationtrain Cranbourne
- Take the bus from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St to Seaward Dr/Cape Paterson Rdbus Coach
4h 39m$47–62Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Seaward Dr/Cape Paterson Rdbus Coach
6h 39m$7–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Cape Paterson162.5 km
2h 7mDrive 162.5 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Patersoncar 162.5 km
2h 7m$29–42Bus via Koo-Wee-Rup
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus
- Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd to Seaward Dr/Cape Paterson Rdbus Coach
4h 47m$36–53
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Paterson by bus, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Paterson is to bus which costs $6 - $23 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Paterson is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Paterson. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Seaward Dr/Cape Paterson Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cape Paterson is 164 km. The road distance is 162.5 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Paterson without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Paterson, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Paterson bus services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Paterson bus services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Koo Wee Rup Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Paterson is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Paterson.
There are 389+ hotels available in Cape Paterson.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Cape Paterson, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Seaward Dr/Cape Paterson Rd via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Town Hall Station to Cranbourne Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St to Seaward Dr/Cape Paterson Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd to Seaward Dr/Cape Paterson Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Seaward Dr/Cape Paterson Rd
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $7–11
Bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd to Seaward Dr/Cape Paterson Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $7–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Cape Paterson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cape Paterson. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.