There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dennington by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
5h 59m$40–46Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus Coach
6h 42m$56–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Dennington268.9 km
3h 10mDrive 268.9 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Denningtoncar 268.9 km
3h 10m$48–69Fly, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane MEL - MGB
- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
6h 20m$223–366
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dennington by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dennington is to train which costs $40 - $50 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dennington is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dennington. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at Drummond St/Tylden St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Warrnambool Station/Merri St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Dennington station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Warrnambool Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Dennington is 296 km. The road distance is 268.9 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dennington without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $40 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dennington, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dennington bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dennington train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dennington is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Dennington, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Drummond St/Tylden St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Warrnambool Station/Merri St in around 6h 42m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mount Gambier Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–320
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- 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 Warrnambool Station/Merri St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Dennington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dennington bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dennington train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Warrnambool Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dennington is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dennington.
There are 382+ hotels available in Dennington.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Dennington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.