There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tatyoon by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 5m$102–126Drive 209.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tatyooncar 209.8 km
2h 38m$38–54Bus via Ballarat
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to General Store/Glenelg Hwybus Coach
4h 10m$108–137Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Tatyoon209.8 km
2h 38mBus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Tarara Roadhousebus Adelaide
5h 22m$198–222
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tatyoon is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tatyoon is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tatyoon. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at General Store/Glenelg Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Tatyoon station. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station and arriving at Ararat Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Tatyoon is 238 km. The road distance is 209.8 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tatyoon without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $100 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tatyoon, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tatyoon bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tatyoon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sunshine Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tatyoon is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $100 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Ballarat, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Tatyoon, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Tatyoon via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and General Store/Glenelg Hwy in around 4h 10m.
- 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
- 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 General Store/Glenelg Hwy
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Tarara Roadhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Tatyoon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tatyoon bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tatyoon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ararat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tatyoon is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tatyoon.
There are one+ hotels available in Tatyoon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Tatyoon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.