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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Tidal Riverby bus, taxi, train, car, or rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tidal River by bus, taxi, train, car, or rideshare

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Roo Fuel/Meeniyan - Promontory Rdbus bus Coach
    2. Take the taxi from Roo Fuel/Meeniyan - Promontory Rd to Tidal Rivertaxi taxi
    4h 55m
    $160–218

  2. Drive 240.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tidal Rivercar car 240.4 km
    3h 6m
    $43–62

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Morwell Stationtrain train Traralgon
    2. Drive from Morwell Station to Tidal Rivercar car
    5h 1m
    $60–76

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Tidal Riverrideshare rideshare 240.4 km
    3h 6m

  5. Bus, taxi via Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Roo Fuel/Meeniyan - Promontory Rdbus bus Coach
    2. Take the taxi from Roo Fuel/Meeniyan - Promontory Rd to Tidal Rivertaxi taxi
    4h 58m
    $160–218

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 244 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Tidal River, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tidal River. However, you can take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, take the bus to Roo Fuel/Meeniyan - Promontory Rd, then take the taxi to Tidal River. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Tidal River via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Station, and Morwell Station in around 5h 1m.

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