There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moyston by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 58m$38–52Bus via Ballarat
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Araratbus Coach / ...
5h$54–163Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Moyston211.3 km
2h 23mDrive 211.3 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moystoncar 211.3 km
2h 23m$38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus Adelaide
6h 16m$124–138
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moyston by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moyston is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moyston is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moyston. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at Moyston - Dunkeld Rd/Ararat - Pomonal Rd via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Ararat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Moyston station. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station and arriving at Ararat Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Moyston is 226 km. The road distance is 211.3 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moyston without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moyston, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moyston bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moyston train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sunshine Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moyston is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus via Ballarat, which costs $50 - $170 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Moyston, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Moyston - Dunkeld Rd/Ararat - Pomonal Rd via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Ararat in around 5h.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- 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 Ararat
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ararat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ararat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Moyston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moyston bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moyston train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ararat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moyston is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moyston.
There are 17+ hotels available in Moyston.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Moyston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.