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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Arapilesby bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Arapiles by bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Ballarat

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    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Avebus bus Coach
    6h 35m
    $57–157

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Horsham Stationtrain train The Overland
    8h 8m
    $111–233

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Mount Arapilesrideshare rideshare 327.3 km
    3h 47m

  4. Drive 327.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Arapilescar car 327.3 km
    3h 47m
    $58–84

  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane plane MEL - MGB
    2. Take the bus from Mount Gambier to Naracoortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from McRae St/Robertson St to Mount Arapiles/Natimuk-Frances Rdbus bus
    7h 15m
    $261–404

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Horshambus bus Adelaide
    7h 37m
    $126–132

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Arapiles by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Mount Arapiles, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Mount Arapiles/Natimuk-Frances Rd via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Horsham Station twice a week. Tickets cost $80–200 and the journey takes 4h 53m.

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