There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Miners Rest by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
3h 10m$54–58Drive 115.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Miners Restcar 115.1 km
1h 20m$21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus Sunshine Railway Station - Melbourne Airport
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Wendouree Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 24m$42–46Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Miners Rest115.1 km
1h 20m
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Miners Rest by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Miners Rest is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Miners Rest is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Miners Rest. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at Miners Rest SC/Howe St via Ballarat Station and Stockland SC/Gillies St N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Miners Rest is 126 km. The road distance is 115.1 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Miners Rest without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $54 - $58.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Miners Rest, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Miners Rest bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Miners Rest bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Miners Rest is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Miners Rest.
There are 215+ hotels available in Miners Rest.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Miners Rest, VIC, Australia?
Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus operates a bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat every 3 hours. Tickets cost $52 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunshine Station to Wendouree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Miners Rest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Miners Rest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.