There are 6 ways to get from Mildura to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Mildura Airport (MQL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MQL - MEL
1h 26m$211–317Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Mildura Station/Seventh St to Swan Hill Station/Curlewis Stbus Coach
- Take the train from Swan Hill Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
8h 53m$41–66Bus
- Take the bus from Mildura Station/Seventh St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
9h 28m$59–90Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Mildura to Melbourne-MEL522 km
5h 56mDrive 522 km
- Drive from Mildura to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 522 km
5h 56m$93–134Bus via Horsham
- Take the bus from Mildura Station/Seventh St to Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Avebus Mildura - Horsham Via Warracknabeal, Ouyen
- Take the bus from Horsham to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
11h 25m$139–146
Mildura to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mildura to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus and train which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Mildura to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $210 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Mildura station to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Mildura Station/Seventh St and arriving at Melbourne Airport via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Mildura and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 467 km. The road distance is 522 km.
The best way to get from Mildura to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 53m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Mildura to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Mildura to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Mildura Station/Seventh St.
The best way to get from Mildura to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $210 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 28m.
Mildura to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Yes, the driving distance between Mildura to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 522 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Mildura to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between Mildura, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
Qantas and Regional Express fly from Mildura Airport (MQL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mildura Station/Seventh St to Melbourne Airport via Ballarat in around 9h 28m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mildura Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–380
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Mildura Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–270
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Swan Hill Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Mildura Station/Seventh St to Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Mildura Station/Seventh St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport
- 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
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Mildura Station/Seventh St to Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Horsham to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Mildura to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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