There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Powelltown by train, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Garfield Stationtrain Traralgon
- Take the taxi from Garfield Station to Powelltowntaxi
3h 9m$196–240Drive 97.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Powelltowncar 97.1 km
1h 32m$18–25Train, line 683 bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Bleaches Lane/Warburton Hwybus 683
3h 28m$80–95Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Powelltown97.1 km
1h 32mBus, taxi
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Garfield Station/Nar Nar Goon - Longwarry Rdbus Traralgon
- Take the taxi from Garfield Station/Nar Nar Goon - Longwarry Rd to Powelltowntaxi
3h 43m$189–243Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
4h 57m$58–73
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Powelltown is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Powelltown is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Powelltown. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and arriving at Bleaches Lane/Warburton Hwy via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Lilydale Station/Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Powelltown is 164 km. The road distance is 97.1 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Powelltown without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 9m and costs $190 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Powelltown, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Powelltown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Powelltown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Powelltown is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Powelltown.
There are 89+ hotels available in Powelltown.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Powelltown, VIC, Australia?
Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Garfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Bleaches Lane/Warburton Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Garfield Station/Nar Nar Goon - Longwarry Rd
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Powelltown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Pakenham Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 59411 138
Royal Taxi Pakenham
- Phone
- +61 3 5490 0922
Baw Baw Taxis
- Phone
- +61455722248
- Website
- bawbawtaxis.com.au
West Gippsland Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5623 2318
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5968 4670
- Website
- 131008.com
Casey Taxi
- Phone
- +61 407198763
- Website
- caseytaxis.com.au
Pakenham Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 59411 138
Royal Taxi Pakenham
- Phone
- +61 3 5490 0922
Baw Baw Taxis
- Phone
- +61455722248
- Website
- bawbawtaxis.com.au
West Gippsland Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5623 2318
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5968 4670
- Website
- 131008.com
Casey Taxi
- Phone
- +61 407198763
- Website
- caseytaxis.com.au
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Powelltown. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.