There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raymond Island by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
7h 10m$40–46Bus
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
8h 14m$32–77Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Raymond Island314.4 km
3h 45mDrive 314.4 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raymond Islandcar 314.4 km
3h 45m$56–81
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raymond Island by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raymond Island is to train which costs $40 - $50 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raymond Island is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raymond Island. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Raymond Island Ferry Terminal/Devon Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Raymond Island station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Raymond Island is 312 km. The road distance is 314.4 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raymond Island without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $40 - $50.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raymond Island, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raymond Island bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raymond Island train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raymond Island is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Raymond Island, 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 Raymond Island Ferry Terminal/Devon Rd via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 8h 14m.
- 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 Raymond Island
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raymond Island bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raymond Island train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raymond Island is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raymond Island.
There are 199+ hotels available in Raymond Island.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Raymond Island. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.