There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warracknabeal by bus, rideshare, car, or train
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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 Scott St/Woolcock Stbus Coach
5h 30m$55–76Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Ararat to Scott St/Woolcock Stbus Coach
6h 33m$38–59Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Warracknabeal314.6 km
3h 34mDrive 314.6 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warracknabealcar 314.6 km
3h 34m$56–81Train, bus via Ballarat
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Scott St/Woolcock Stbus Coach
6h 4m$39–64Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Horshambus Adelaide
- Take the bus from 24 Roberts Ave to Scott St/Woolcock Stbus Horsham - Birchip Via Warracknabeal
7h 47m$127–133
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warracknabeal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warracknabeal is to train and bus via Ballarat which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warracknabeal is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warracknabeal. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at Scott St/Woolcock St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Warracknabeal is 343 km. The road distance is 314.6 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warracknabeal without a car is to bus via Ballarat which takes 5h 30m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warracknabeal, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warracknabeal bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warracknabeal bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warracknabeal is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warracknabeal.
There are two+ hotels available in Warracknabeal.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Warracknabeal, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Scott St/Woolcock St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
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 Scott St/Woolcock St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–24
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Scott St/Woolcock St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–24
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ararat to Scott St/Woolcock St
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from 24 Roberts Ave to Scott St/Woolcock St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Warracknabeal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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