There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waterways by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus City - Melbourne Airport
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Mordialloc Stationtrain Frankston
1h 49m$40Drive 50.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waterwayscar 50.6 km
48 min$10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Chelseabus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
1h 51m$34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Waterways50.6 km
48 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waterwaystaxi 50.6 km
48 min$110–150Train
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Mordialloc Stationtrain Frankston
2h 16m$18Bus via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd
- Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to The Waterways Bvd/Springvale Rdbus 902
3h 7m$12
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waterways by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waterways is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waterways is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waterways. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at The Waterways Bvd/Springvale Rd via Chelsea Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Waterways station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Mordialloc Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Waterways is 54 km. The road distance is 50.6 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waterways without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 49m and costs $40.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waterways, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waterways bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waterways train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waterways is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $34. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Waterways, VIC, Australia?
SkyBus operates a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Chelsea hourly. Tickets cost $28 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Governor Rd/Burdekin Bvd via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Flinders Street Station, Mordialloc Station, and Mordialloc Station/Albert St in around 2h 16m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Flinders Street Station to Mordialloc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Flinders Street Station to Mordialloc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to The Waterways Bvd/Springvale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Waterways
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–150
Crown Cabs Sunbury
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Sunbury Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9740 8233
- Website
- sunburycabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waterways bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Chelsea station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waterways train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waterways is 51 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waterways.
There are 812+ hotels available in Waterways.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Waterways. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.