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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwybus bus Coach
    5h 11m
    $54–73

  2. Train, bus via Bendigo

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Bendigo Stationtrain train Bendigo
    2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwybus bus Coach
    5h 44m
    $16–38

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Donaldrideshare rideshare 256.6 km
    2h 54m

  4. Drive 256.6 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Donaldcar car 256.6 km
    2h 54m
    $46–66

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwybus bus Coach
    5h 45m
    $38–61

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Maryborough Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the bus from Maryborough Station/Station St to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwybus bus Coach
    6h 25m
    $38–58

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Donald by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 5h 11m.

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