There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kennett River by train, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Birregurra Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the taxi from Birregurra Station to Kennett Rivertaxi
4h 11m$176–211Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Hawdon Ave/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
5h 29m$30–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Hawdon Ave/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
4h 42m$37–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Kennett River171.4 km
2h 18mDrive 171.4 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kennett Rivercar 171.4 km
2h 18m$31–44
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kennett River by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kennett River is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kennett River is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kennett River. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Hawdon Ave/Great Ocean Rd via Sunshine Station/City Pl and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Kennett River is 215 km. The road distance is 171.4 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kennett River without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 11m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kennett River, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kennett River bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Sunshine Station/City Pl.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kennett River bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kennett River is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kennett River.
There are 631+ hotels available in Kennett River.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Kennett River, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Hawdon Ave/Great Ocean Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Birregurra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–13
Train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Hawdon Ave/Great Ocean Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Hawdon Ave/Great Ocean Rd
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Kennett River
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Colac Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5231 2216
Crown Cabs Colac
- Phone
- +61 3 5231 5883
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Winchelsea Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5267 2888
- Website
- 131008.com
Lorne Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61409892304
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Kennett River. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.