There are 5 ways to get from Simpson to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Southern Cross Station
best- Take the train from Camperdown Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
3h 44m$128–149Drive 201.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Simpson to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 201.7 km
2h 37m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Camperdown Station/Longmore St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
5h 7m$144–178Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Simpson to Melbourne-MEL201.7 km
2h 37mTrain
- Take the train from Camperdown Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Geelong
4h 6m$128–149
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simpson to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Simpson to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Simpson station to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Camperdown Station/Longmore St and arriving at Melbourne Airport via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Simpson station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Camperdown Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Simpson and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 257 km. The road distance is 201.7 km.
The best way to get from Simpson to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to train via Southern Cross Station which takes 3h 44m and costs $120 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Simpson to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Simpson to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Camperdown Station/Longmore St.
Simpson to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Camperdown Station.
The best way to get from Simpson to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to train via Southern Cross Station which takes 3h 44m and costs $120 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $180 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Simpson, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Camperdown Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Simpson to Melbourne Airport via Camperdown Station/Longmore St and Ballarat in around 5h 7m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Camperdown Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Camperdown Station to Sunshine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Camperdown Station/Longmore 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Simpson to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Simpson to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Simpson to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simpson to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Simpson to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 5296+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Simpson and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.