There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferry Terminal/Esplanade by bus, train, car, car ferry, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankstonbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
- Take the bus from Frankston to Ocean Beach Rd/Kerferd Avebus 788
3h 51m$34Bus via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
cheapest- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Frankstonbus 901
- Take the bus from Frankston to Ocean Beach Rd/Kerferd Avebus 788
6h 21m$12Train, drive, car ferry
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Marshall Stationtrain
- Drive from Marshall Station to Queenscliffcar
- Take the carferry from Queenscliff to Sorrentocarferry
3h 59m$53–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Ferry Terminal/Esplanade115.9 km
1h 40mDrive 115.9 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferry Terminal/Esplanadecar 115.9 km
1h 40m$21–30Train, bus
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
- Take the bus from Frankston to Ocean Beach Rd/Kerferd Avebus 788
3h 55m$40
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferry Terminal/Esplanade by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferry Terminal/Esplanade is to bus via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd which costs $12 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferry Terminal/Esplanade is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferry Terminal/Esplanade. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Ocean Beach Rd/Kerferd Ave via Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Ferry Terminal/Esplanade is 120 km. The road distance is 115.9 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferry Terminal/Esplanade without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $34.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferry Terminal/Esplanade, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferry Terminal/Esplanade bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferry Terminal/Esplanade bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Frankston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferry Terminal/Esplanade is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ferry Terminal/Esplanade.
There are 1825+ hotels available in Ferry Terminal/Esplanade.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Ferry Terminal/Esplanade, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Ferry Terminal/Esplanade via Frankston and Ocean Beach Rd/Kerferd Ave in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunshine Station to Marshall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- 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 Frankston
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Frankston to Ocean Beach Rd/Kerferd Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Frankston to Ocean Beach Rd/Kerferd Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Frankston to Ocean Beach Rd/Kerferd Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- +61 3 5257 4500
- [email protected]
- Website
- searoad.com.au
Car ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrento
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- searoad.com.au
- Adult
- $20
- Vehicle Incl. Driver
- $108
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Ferry Terminal/Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Ferry Terminal/Esplanade. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















