There are 6 ways to get from Nhill to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nhill to Ballaratbus Melbourne
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
6h 10m$56–151Bus via Dundas St/Market St
cheapest- Take the bus from Information Centre/Western Hwy to Dundas St/Market Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Dundas St/Market St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Coach
8h 2m$34–74Train via Ararat
- Take the train from Nhill Station to Ararat Stationtrain The Overland
- Take the train from Ararat Station to Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
6h 45m$66–135Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nhill to Melbourne-MEL364.3 km
4h 11mDrive 364.3 km
- Drive from Nhill to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 364.3 km
4h 11m$65–94Train
- Take the train from Nhill Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
6h 49m$119–250
Nhill to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nhill to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus via Dundas St/Market St which costs $30 - $75 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Nhill to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Nhill to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Nhill and arriving at Melbourne Airport via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Nhill station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Nhill Station and arriving at Melton Station via Ararat Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Nhill and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 377 km. The road distance is 364.3 km.
The best way to get from Nhill to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Nhill to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Nhill to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Nhill station.
Nhill to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Nhill Station.
The best way to get from Nhill to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $55 - $160. Alternatively, you can train via Ararat, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Nhill, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
You can take a bus from Nhill to Melbourne Airport via Ballarat in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nhill Station to Melbourne Airport via Ararat Station, Melton Station, and Melton in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Nhill Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–65
- Red Standard Everyday
- $60–75
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $90–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $100–130
Train from Nhill Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–230
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $90–110
- Red Standard Everyday
- $110–140
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $150–190
- Red Premium Everyday
- $190–230
- 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
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Nhill to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Nhill to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–26
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Information Centre/Western Hwy to Dundas St/Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Dundas St/Market St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer 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 Nhill to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Nhill to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.
Nhill to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Ararat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nhill to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 364 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Nhill to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 5290+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nhill and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














