There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hillston by plane, car, train, bus, taxi, or rideshare
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Fly, drive
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Griffith (GFF)plane MEL - GFF
- Drive from Griffith (GFF) to Hillstoncar
5h 14m$488–796Drive 539.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hillstoncar 539.7 km
6h 10m$96–139Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Junee Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Junee Station to Griffith Stationtrain 641 / ...
- Take the bus from Murrumbidgee Regional High School, Willandra Av to Penny St Before Napier Stbus
- Take the taxi from Penny St Before Napier St to Hillstontaxi
11h 48m$215–423Train, bus, taxi via Shepparton
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Shepparton Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Rivadestra Pizza & Pasta/Bridge Rdbus
- Take the bus from Griffith Public School, Coolah St to Penny St Before Napier Stbus
- Take the taxi from Penny St Before Napier St to Hillstontaxi
12h 1m$178–250Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Hillston539.7 km
6h 10mBus, taxi
- Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 3 to Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus 731 / ...
- Take the bus from Murrumbidgee Regional High School, Willandra Av to Penny St Before Napier Stbus
- Take the taxi from Penny St Before Napier St to Hillstontaxi
14h 11m$207–278
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Griffith (GFF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hillston is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hillston is to fly and drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $480 - $800.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Hillston is 507 km. The road distance is 539.7 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hillston without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 11h 48m and costs $210 - $430.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hillston, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hillston is 540 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hillston.
There are two+ hotels available in Hillston.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Hillston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Hillston, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hillston. However, you can fly to Griffith (GFF) then drive to Hillston. Alternatively, you can take the line 901 bus to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, walk to Broadmeadows Station, take the train to Junee Station, take the train to Griffith Station, walk to Murrumbidgee Regional High School, Willandra Av, take the bus to Penny St Before Napier St, then take the taxi to Hillston.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Griffith via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–750
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Griffith via Canberra, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $460–650
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Griffith via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Junee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Junee Station to Griffith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- 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
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Murrumbidgee Regional High School, Willandra Av to Penny St Before Napier St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Griffith Public School, Coolah St to Penny St Before Napier St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Murrumbidgee Regional High School, Willandra Av to Penny St Before Napier St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Rivadestra Pizza & Pasta/Bridge Rd
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 3 to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Hillston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
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