There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to St Arnaud by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dundas St/Market Stbus Coach
4h 36m$54–71Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Maryborough Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Maryborough Station/Station St to Dundas St/Market Stbus Coach
5h 50m$38–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to St Arnaud219.6 km
2h 28mDrive 219.6 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to St Arnaudcar 219.6 km
2h 28m$39–57Train, bus via Ballarat
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dundas St/Market Stbus Coach
5h 10m$38–59
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to St Arnaud by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to St Arnaud is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to St Arnaud is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to St Arnaud. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at Dundas St/Market St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and St Arnaud is 255 km. The road distance is 219.6 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to St Arnaud without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to St Arnaud, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to St Arnaud bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to St Arnaud bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to St Arnaud is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to St Arnaud.
There are six+ hotels available in St Arnaud.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and St Arnaud, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Dundas St/Market St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunshine Station to Maryborough Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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 Dundas St/Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Maryborough Station/Station St to Dundas St/Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dundas St/Market St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to St Arnaud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and St Arnaud. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.