There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nicholson by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
6h 43m$39–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
7h 48m$32–76Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Nicholson311.2 km
3h 44mDrive 311.2 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nicholsoncar 311.2 km
3h 44m$56–80
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nicholson by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nicholson is to train which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nicholson is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nicholson. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at General Store/Princes Hwy via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Nicholson station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Nicholson is 307 km. The road distance is 311.2 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nicholson without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nicholson, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nicholson bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nicholson train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nicholson is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Nicholson, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to General Store/Princes Hwy via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 7h 48m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Nicholson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nicholson bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nicholson train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nicholson is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nicholson.
There are 325+ hotels available in Nicholson.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Nicholson. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.