There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wye River by train, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Birregurra Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the taxi from Birregurra Station to Wye Rivertaxi
4h 7m$166–201Drive 166.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wye Rivercar 166.5 km
2h 13m$30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to McRae Rd/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
4h 37m$37–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Wye River166.5 km
2h 13mBus
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to McRae Rd/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
5h 24m$30–58
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wye River by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wye River is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wye River is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wye River. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at McRae Rd/Great Ocean Rd via Sunshine Station/City Pl and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Wye River is 210 km. The road distance is 166.5 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wye River without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 7m and costs $160 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wye River, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wye River bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Sunshine Station/City Pl.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wye River bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wye River is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wye River.
There are 594+ hotels available in Wye River.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Wye River, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to McRae Rd/Great Ocean Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Birregurra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–13
Train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to McRae Rd/Great Ocean Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to McRae Rd/Great Ocean Rd
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Wye River
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Colac Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5231 2216
Crown Cabs Colac
- Phone
- +61 3 5231 5883
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Winchelsea Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5267 2888
- Website
- 131008.com
Lorne Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61409892304
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Wye River. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







