There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Swan Hill by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Bendigo
best- Take the train from Sunbury Station to Bendigo Stationtrain Bendigo
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Swan Hill Stationtrain Bendigo
5h 58m$23–31Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca Station/Sturt Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Swan Hill Station/Curlewis Stbus Coach
6h 30m$5–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Swan Hill317.8 km
3h 38mDrive 317.8 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Swan Hillcar 317.8 km
3h 38m$57–82Train
- Take the train from Watergardens Station to Swan Hill Stationtrain Bendigo
6h 5m$44–49
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Swan Hill by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Swan Hill is to bus which costs $4 - $45 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Swan Hill is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Swan Hill station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and arriving at Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St via Echuca Station/Sturt St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Swan Hill station. However, there are services departing from Sunbury Station and arriving at Swan Hill Station via Bendigo Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Swan Hill is 327 km. The road distance is 317.8 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Swan Hill without a car is to train via Bendigo which takes 5h 58m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Swan Hill, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Swan Hill bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Swan Hill train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sunbury Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Swan Hill is to train via Bendigo which takes 5h 58m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $45 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Swan Hill, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Swan Hill Station via Sunbury Station/Brook St, Sunbury Station, and Bendigo Station in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St via Echuca Station/Sturt St in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunbury Station to Bendigo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Bendigo Station to Swan Hill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Watergardens Station to Swan Hill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca Station/Sturt St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Swan Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Swan Hill bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Echuca Station/Sturt St.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Swan Hill train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bendigo Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Swan Hill is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Swan Hill.
There are 32+ hotels available in Swan Hill.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Swan Hill. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.