There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Talbot 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 Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat Stbus Bendigo - Ballarat Via Maryborough
3h 22m$56–58Drive 148.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Talbotcar 148.1 km
1h 48m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Talbot Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 25m$37–41Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Talbot148.1 km
1h 48mBus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Talbot Station/Railway Stbus Coach
4h 6m$30–48
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Talbot by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Talbot is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Talbot is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Talbot. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station and arriving at Talbot Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Talbot is 165 km. The road distance is 148.1 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Talbot without a car is to bus via Ballarat which takes 3h 22m and costs $56 - $58.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Talbot, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Talbot bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Talbot train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sunshine Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Talbot is to bus via Ballarat which takes 3h 22m and costs $56 - $58. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $37 - $41 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Talbot, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Sunshine Station to Talbot Station twice a week. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 57m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Sunshine Station to Talbot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- 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
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Talbot Station/Railway St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Talbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Talbot bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Talbot train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Talbot Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Talbot is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Talbot.
There are 38+ hotels available in Talbot.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Talbot. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.