What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Cup and Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Moreland St/Dynon Rd and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The distance between Melbourne Cup and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 23 km. The road distance is 17.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to train and line 901 bus which takes 1h 12m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus from?

Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Moreland St/Dynon Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus arrive?

Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Jeffcott St/Spencer St station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 17 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Where can I stay near Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

There are 3987+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Can I share a ride from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Cup and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 6 ways to travel via train

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or tram

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Train, line 901 bus
best
1. Take the train from Newmarket Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
1h 12m
$12
Drive 17.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 17.1 km
16 min
$3–5
Line 216 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Moreland St/Dynon Rd to Jeffcott St/Spencer Stbus 216
2. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Drbus City - Melbourne Airport
1h 31m
$34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport (MEL)taxi 17.1 km
16 min
$45–60
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne-MELrideshare 17.1 km
16 min
$22–29
Line 59 tram, line 478 bus
1. Take the tram from Middle St/Mt Alexander Rd #28 to Airport West/Matthews Ave #59tram 59
2. Take the bus from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 478 / ...
1h 36m
$12

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Distance: 22.8 km
Duration: 1h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Melbourne Cup to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Moreland St/Dynon Rd, Jeffcott St/Spencer St, and Skybus Coach Terminal in around 1h 31m.

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