There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patchewollock by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mildura Airport (MQL)plane MEL - MQL
- Take the bus from Mildura Central SC/Fifteenth St to Service Station/Sunraysia Hwybus
7h 16m$253–365Drive 403.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patchewollockcar 403.3 km
4h 35m$72–104Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to General Store/Sunraysia Hwybus Coach
8h 5m$116–157Train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Swan Hill Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Swan Hill to Newsagency/Best Stbus
- Take the bus from Newsagency/Best St to Service Station/Sunraysia Hwybus
10h 10m$100–123Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Patchewollock403.3 km
4h 35mTrain, bus via Ararat
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Ararat to Service Station/Sunraysia Hwybus Coach
8h 48m$95–136
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mildura Airport (MQL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patchewollock is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patchewollock is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patchewollock. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at General Store/Sunraysia Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Patchewollock is 688 km. The road distance is 403.3 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patchewollock without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patchewollock, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patchewollock bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patchewollock bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patchewollock is 403 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patchewollock.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Patchewollock. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Patchewollock, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Patchewollock via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and General Store/Sunraysia Hwy in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mildura Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mildura Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Swan Hill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–15
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
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Mildura Central SC/Fifteenth St to Service Station/Sunraysia Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Swan Hill to Newsagency/Best St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Newsagency/Best St to Service Station/Sunraysia Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- 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 General Store/Sunraysia Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–30
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ararat to Service Station/Sunraysia Hwy
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Patchewollock
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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