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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to The Basinby bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to The Basin by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus City - Melbourne Airport
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Boronia Stationtrain train Belgrave
    2h 24m
    $40

  2. Drive 52.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to The Basincar car 52.8 km
    50 min
    $10–14

  3. Bus, line 732 bus, line 755 bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Knox City Shopping Centrebus bus 732
    3. Take the bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Conyers St/Forest Rdbus bus 755
    3h 7m
    $34

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to The Basinrideshare rideshare 52.8 km
    50 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to The Basintaxi taxi 52.8 km
    50 min
    $120–150

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Knox City Shopping Centrebus bus 901
    3h 58m
    $12

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to The Basin by bus and train

Calendar182Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and The Basin, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Conyers St/Forest Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Knox City Shopping Centre in around 3h 7m.

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