What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $70 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cardigan St/Hotham St?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Cardigan St/Hotham St via Elsternwick Station/20 Horne St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St?

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cardigan St/Hotham St is 33 km. The road distance is 28.1 km.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St bus from?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.

Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St bus arrive?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Elsternwick Station/Horne St.

Can I drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St is 28 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St.

Where can I stay near Cardigan St/Hotham St?

There are 5307+ hotels available in Cardigan St/Hotham St.

Can I share a ride from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cardigan St/Hotham St. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St

Q: How do I travel from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $34.

Q: How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St, including transfers.

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Elsternwick Station/Horne Stbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
1h 5m
$34
Drive 28.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham Stcar 28.1 km
28 min
$5–8
Bus, line 3 tram
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus City - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the tram from Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10 to Hotham St/Carlisle St #40tram 16 / ...
1h 29m
$40
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham Sttaxi 28.1 km
28 min
$70–90
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Cardigan St/Hotham Strideshare 28.1 km
28 min
$95–130
Line 901 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rdbus 901
2. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 37m
$12

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardigan St/Hotham St by bus

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Distance: 33.2 km
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Cardigan St/Hotham St, VIC, Australia?

SkyBus operates a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Elsternwick Station/Horne St hourly. Tickets cost $28 and the journey takes 48 min.

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