There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thorpdale by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Trafalgar Stationtrain Traralgon
3h 3m$71–85Drive 157.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thorpdalecar 157.1 km
1h 53m$28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Trafalgar Station/Princes Hwybus Traralgon
3h 33m$64–91Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Thorpdale157.1 km
1h 53mBus, train
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the train from Dandenong Station to Trafalgar Stationtrain Traralgon
5h 16m$49–63
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thorpdale is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thorpdale is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thorpdale station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Trafalgar Station/Princes Hwy via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Thorpdale station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Trafalgar Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Thorpdale is 153 km. The road distance is 157.1 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thorpdale without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $70 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thorpdale, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thorpdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thorpdale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thorpdale is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $70 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Thorpdale, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Trafalgar Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Trafalgar Station/Princes Hwy 6 times a week. Tickets cost $1–18 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Trafalgar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Dandenong Station to Trafalgar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Trafalgar Station/Princes Hwy
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Thorpdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thorpdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Trafalgar Station/Princes Hwy.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thorpdale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Trafalgar Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thorpdale is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thorpdale.
There are 39+ hotels available in Thorpdale.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Thorpdale. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.