There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferntree Gully by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus City - Melbourne Airport
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ferntree Gully Stationtrain Belgrave
1h 51m$34Drive 52.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferntree Gullycar 52.8 km
49 min$10–14Bus, line 732 bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus Box Hill - Melbourne Airport
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwybus 732
2h 16m$34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Ferntree Gully52.8 km
49 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferntree Gullytaxi 52.8 km
49 min$120–150Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
3h 3m$12
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferntree Gully by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferntree Gully is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferntree Gully is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferntree Gully. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Ferntree Gully is 58 km. The road distance is 52.8 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferntree Gully without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 51m and costs $34.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferntree Gully, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferntree Gully is 53 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferntree Gully.
There are 864+ hotels available in Ferntree Gully.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 2h 16m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ferntree Gully Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- Skybus
- Schedules at
- Skybus
- Book at
- Skybus
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- 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 Ferntree Gully
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Crown Cabs Sunbury
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Sunbury Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9740 8233
- Website
- sunburycabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Ferntree Gully. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.