There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Grampians by train, taxi, rideshare, car, or bus
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the taxi from Ararat Station to Grampianstaxi
5h 33m$187–221Drive 260.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Grampianscar 260.2 km
4h$46–67Train, taxi via Lake Fyans Tourist Rd/Ararat - Pomonal Rd
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the taxi from Lake Fyans Tourist Rd/Ararat - Pomonal Rd to Grampianstaxi
6h 15m$138–183Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Grampians260.2 km
4hBus, taxi
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Araratbus
- Take the bus from Ararat to Information Centre/Grampians Rdbus
- Take the taxi from Information Centre/Grampians Rd to Grampianstaxi
6h 19m$129–260Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Stawellbus Adelaide
7h 53m$209–249
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Grampians is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Grampians is to drive which takes 4h and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Grampians. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Lake Bellfield/Tymna Dr via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Former Pleasant Creek Courthouse/Western Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Grampians is 275 km. The road distance is 260.2 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Grampians without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 33m and costs $180 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Grampians, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Grampians bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Grampians bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Stawell station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Grampians is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Grampians.
There are 124+ hotels available in Grampians.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Grampians, VIC, Australia?
Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Stawell once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- 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 Ararat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ararat to Information Centre/Grampians Rd
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ararat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Stawell
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ararat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Grampians
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- $75–180
Ararat Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 5352 7777
- Website
- 131008.com
Ararat Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 5352 2233
- Website
- ararattaxi.com
Stawell Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5358 4222
- Website
- 131008.com
Stawell Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5358 4222
- Website
- 131008.com
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