There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patterson Lakes by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus City - Melbourne Airport
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Carrum Stationtrain Frankston
1h 54m$40Drive 55.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patterson Lakescar 55.8 km
53 min$10–15Bus, line 708 bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Southland Shopping Centre/Karen Stbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
- Take the bus from Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St to Lakeview SC/Thompson Rdbus 708
2h 33m$34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Patterson Lakes55.8 km
53 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patterson Lakestaxi 55.8 km
53 min$130–160Train
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Carrum Stationtrain Frankston
2h 21m$18
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patterson Lakes by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patterson Lakes is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patterson Lakes is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patterson Lakes. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Lakeview SC/Thompson Rd via Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Patterson Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Carrum Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Patterson Lakes is 59 km. The road distance is 55.8 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patterson Lakes without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 54m and costs $40.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patterson Lakes, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patterson Lakes bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patterson Lakes train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patterson Lakes is to bus and line 708 bus which takes 2h 33m and costs $34. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Patterson Lakes, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Lakeview SC/Thompson Rd via Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Patterson Lakes Ret Village/McLeod Rd via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Flinders Street Station, Carrum Station, and Carrum Station/Station St in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Flinders Street Station to Carrum Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Flinders Street Station to Carrum Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- Skybus
- Schedules at
- Skybus
- Book at
- Skybus
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St to Lakeview SC/Thompson Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Patterson Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Crown Cabs Sunbury
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Sunbury Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9740 8233
- Website
- sunburycabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patterson Lakes bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patterson Lakes train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patterson Lakes is 56 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Patterson Lakes.
There are 681+ hotels available in Patterson Lakes.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Patterson Lakes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.