There are 6 ways to get from Mount Gambier to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MGB - MEL
1h 15m$210–344Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Ballarat
6h 43m$40–69Bus
- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
6h 40m$56–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Mount Gambier to Melbourne-MEL408.4 km
4h 52mDrive 408.4 km
- Drive from Mount Gambier to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 408.4 km
4h 52m$73–105Bus, train via Warrnambool
- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus Coach
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
7h 47m$41–65
Mount Gambier to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Gambier to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus and train which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Gambier to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $210 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Gambier to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East and arriving at Melbourne Airport via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Mount Gambier and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 370 km. The road distance is 408.4 km.
The best way to get from Mount Gambier to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Mount Gambier to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Mount Gambier to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East station.
The best way to get from Mount Gambier to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $210 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 40m.
Mount Gambier to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 30 min ahead of Mount Gambier. It is currently 12:46 AM in Mount Gambier and 1:16 AM in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between Mount Gambier, SA, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
Regional Express flies from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Melbourne Airport via Ballarat in around 6h 40m.
- 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 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–29
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–29
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Mount Gambier to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Gambier to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 408 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Mount Gambier to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 5296+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mount Gambier and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









