There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rupanyup by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Ballarat
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Walter St/Cromie Stbus Coach
4h 53m$54–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Walter St/Cromie Stbus Coach
6h 32m$32–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Ararat to Walter St/Cromie Stbus Coach
5h 56m$38–56Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Rupanyup281.1 km
3h 10mDrive 281.1 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rupanyupcar 281.1 km
3h 10m$50–72Train, bus via Ballarat
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Walter St/Cromie Stbus Coach
5h 27m$38–61
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rupanyup by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rupanyup is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rupanyup is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rupanyup. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at Walter St/Cromie St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Rupanyup is 292 km. The road distance is 281.1 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rupanyup without a car is to bus via Ballarat which takes 4h 53m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rupanyup, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rupanyup bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rupanyup bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rupanyup is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rupanyup.
There are two+ hotels available in Rupanyup.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Rupanyup, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Walter St/Cromie St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 4h 53m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
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
Train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- 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 Walter St/Cromie St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ararat to Walter St/Cromie St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Walter St/Cromie St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Walter St/Cromie St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Rupanyup
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Rupanyup. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.