What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 12h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $120 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Royal Botanic Garden?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Central Station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Royal Botanic Garden?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Royal Botanic Garden station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Circular Quay Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden?

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Royal Botanic Garden is 716 km. The road distance is 849.4 km.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden bus from?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden train from?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadows Station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $120 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 12h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $330 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden bus arrive?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden train arrive?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden is 849 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden.

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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden

Q: How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden?

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden, including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
1h 57m
$125–310
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
12h 11m
$74–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
12h 56m
$126–323
Drive 849.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Gardencar 849.4 km
8h 53m
$151–218
Bus via Circular Quay Station
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
13h 47m
$161–255

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Royal Botanic Garden by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 715.9 km
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Royal Botanic Garden, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–240 and the journey takes 10h 34m.

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