There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Eildon by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus via Seymour
best- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Seymour Stationtrain Seymour
- Take the bus from Seymour Station/Railway Pl to Bayley St/Nihil Stbus Coach
4h 22m$80–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Eildon SC/Main Stbus 684
6h 2m$24–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Lake Eildon147.4 km
2h 2mDrive 147.4 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Eildoncar 147.4 km
2h 2m$27–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Eildon SC/Main Stbus 684
4h 57m$52–55
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Eildon is to bus which costs $23 - $27 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Eildon is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Eildon. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and arriving at Eildon SC/Main St via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Lake Eildon is 188 km. The road distance is 147.4 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Eildon without a car is to train and bus via Seymour which takes 4h 22m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Eildon, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Eildon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Eildon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Eildon is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Eildon.
There are 153+ hotels available in Lake Eildon.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Lake Eildon, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Lake Eildon via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Eildon SC/Main St in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Seymour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Seymour Station/Railway Pl to Bayley St/Nihil St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Eildon SC/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Eildon SC/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Lake Eildon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Lake Eildon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.