There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Simpson by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Camperdown Stationtrain Geelong
4h 35m$127–151Drive 203.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Simpsoncar 203.4 km
2h 39m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Camperdown Station/Longmore Stbus Coach
5h 25m$143–180Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Simpson203.4 km
2h 39m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Simpson is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Simpson is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Simpson station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at Camperdown Station/Longmore St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Simpson station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Camperdown Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Simpson is 256 km. The road distance is 203.4 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Simpson without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Simpson, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Simpson bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Simpson train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Simpson is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $120 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $180 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Simpson, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Camperdown Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Simpson via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Camperdown Station/Longmore St in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Camperdown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- 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 Camperdown Station/Longmore St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Simpson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Simpson bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Simpson train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Camperdown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Simpson is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Simpson.
There are 27+ hotels available in Simpson.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Simpson. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.