There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dookie by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Shepparton Stationtrain Seymour
3h 54m$85–104Drive 196.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dookiecar 196.5 km
2h 17m$36–51Bus via Benalla
- Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Benalla Station, Coach Stopbus 6404 / ...
5h 19m$74–106Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Dookie196.5 km
2h 17mBus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus Coach
6h 12m$101–139
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dookie is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dookie is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dookie. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and arriving at Town Hall/Devenish Rd via Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres and Benalla Station/Mackellar St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Dookie station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Shepparton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Dookie is 203 km. The road distance is 196.5 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dookie without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dookie, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dookie bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dookie train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dookie is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $80 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus via Benalla, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Dookie, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Broadmeadows Station to Shepparton Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Benalla Station, Coach Stop once daily. Tickets cost $17–24 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Shepparton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Benalla Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Dookie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dookie bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Benalla Station, Coach Stop.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dookie train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Shepparton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dookie is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dookie.
There are 73+ hotels available in Dookie.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Dookie. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.