There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Murtoa Station by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Ararat to McDonald St/Marma Stbus Coach
5h 59m$38–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to McDonald St/Marma Stbus Coach
6h 47m$32–63Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Murtoa Station286 km
3h 18mDrive 286 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Murtoa Stationcar 286 km
3h 18m$51–74
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Murtoa Station by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Murtoa Station is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Murtoa Station is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Murtoa Station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at McDonald St/Marma St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Murtoa Station is 303 km. The road distance is 286 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Murtoa Station without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Murtoa Station, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Murtoa Station bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Murtoa Station bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at McDonald St/Marma St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Murtoa Station is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Murtoa Station.
There are two+ hotels available in Murtoa Station.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Murtoa Station, VIC, Australia?
V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to McDonald St/Marma St once a week. Tickets cost $4–35 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- 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
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ararat to McDonald St/Marma St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to McDonald St/Marma St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Murtoa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Murtoa Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.