There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Bolac by bus, rideshare, car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwybus Coach
3h 51m$53–68Drive 205.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Bolaccar 205.7 km
2h 29m$37–53Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Lake Bolac205.7 km
2h 29mFly, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane MEL - MGB
- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwybus
5h 3m$221–363Train, bus
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwybus Coach
4h 25m$37–56
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Bolac by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Bolac is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Bolac is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Bolac. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Lake Bolac is 212 km. The road distance is 205.7 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Bolac without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Bolac, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Bolac bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Bolac bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Bolac is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Bolac.
There are one+ hotels available in Lake Bolac.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Lake Bolac, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 3h 51m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mount Gambier Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–320
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- 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 Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Lake Bolac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Lake Bolac. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.