There are 7 ways to get from Mount Arapiles to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
6h 45m$58–156Train via Ararat
- Take the train from Horsham Station to Ararat Stationtrain The Overland
- Take the train from Ararat Station to Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
7h 32m$58–112Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Mount Arapiles to Melbourne-MEL326.6 km
3h 46mDrive 326.6 km
- Drive from Mount Arapiles to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 326.6 km
3h 46m$58–84Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Mount Arapiles/Natimuk-Frances Rd to McRae St/Robertson Stbus
- Take the bus from Naracoorte to Mount Gambierbus
- Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MGB - MEL
7h 22m$252–409Bus via Stawell
- Take the bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Stawell Station/Napier Stbus
- Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
7h 37m$58–88Train
- Take the train from Horsham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
7h 37m$112–232
Mount Arapiles to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Arapiles to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to train via Ararat which costs $55 - $120 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Arapiles to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Arapiles to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Mount Arapiles/Natimuk-Frances Rd and arriving at Melbourne Airport via Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave and Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Arapiles station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Horsham Station and arriving at Melton Station via Ararat Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Mount Arapiles and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 342 km. The road distance is 326.6 km.
The best way to get from Mount Arapiles to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Mount Arapiles to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Mount Arapiles to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave station.
Mount Arapiles to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Horsham Station.
The best way to get from Mount Arapiles to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $55 - $160. Alternatively, you can train via Ararat, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Mount Arapiles, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
You can take a bus from Mount Arapiles/Natimuk-Frances Rd to Melbourne Airport via Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave and Ballarat in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mount Arapiles/Natimuk-Frances Rd to Melbourne Airport via Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave, Horsham Station, Ararat Station, Melton Station, and Melton in around 7h 32m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–320
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Horsham Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $45–55
- Red Standard Everyday
- $45–55
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $70–85
- Red Premium Everyday
- $75–95
Train from Horsham Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–200
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $80–95
- Red Standard Everyday
- $95–120
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $130–160
- Red Premium Everyday
- $160–200
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ararat Station to Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Stawell Station/Napier St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- 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
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 Mount Arapiles/Natimuk-Frances Rd to McRae St/Robertson St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1300 851 345
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stateliner
Bus from Naracoorte to Mount Gambier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Stateliner
- Schedules at
- Stateliner
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Mount Arapiles to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Mount Arapiles to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Mount Arapiles to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Ararat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Arapiles to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Mount Arapiles to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 5291+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mount Arapiles and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























