What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Aire River?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Aire River is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Aire River?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Aire River is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Aire River?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Aire River. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Aire River?

The distance between Melbourne and Aire River is 202 km. The road distance is 193.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Aire River without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Aire River without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 51m and costs $110 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Aire River?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Melbourne to Aire River, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Aire River bus from?

Melbourne to Aire River bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Aire River bus arrive?

Melbourne to Aire River bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Aire River?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Aire River is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Melbourne to Aire River.

Where can I stay near Aire River?

There are 387+ hotels available in Aire River.

Melbourne to Aire River - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Aire River by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the taxi from Colac Station to Aire Rivertaxi
2h 51m
$119–152
Drive 193.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Aire Rivercar 193.1 km
2h 35m
$35–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
5h 20m
$94–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
5h 20m
$87–132

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Distance: 202.5 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Aire River, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Aire River via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd in around 5h 20m.

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