There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warrnambool by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
4h 54m$38–42Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus Coach
5h 37m$54–74Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Warrnambool263.2 km
3h 4mDrive 263.2 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warrnamboolcar 263.2 km
3h 4m$47–68Fly, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane MEL - MGB
- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
5h 14m$223–365
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warrnambool by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warrnambool is to train which costs $38 - $42 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warrnambool is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warrnambool station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at Warrnambool Station/Merri St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Warrnambool station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Warrnambool Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Warrnambool is 287 km. The road distance is 263.2 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warrnambool without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $38 - $42.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warrnambool, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warrnambool bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warrnambool train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warrnambool is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $38 - $42. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Warrnambool, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Warrnambool Station/Merri St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 5h 37m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mount Gambier Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–320
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- 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 Warrnambool Station/Merri St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Warrnambool
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warrnambool bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warrnambool train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Warrnambool Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warrnambool is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Warrnambool.
There are 382+ hotels available in Warrnambool.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Warrnambool. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.