There are 6 ways to get from St Kilda Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ADL - MEL
1h 41m$179–426Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury Stationtrain Bendigo
15h 36m$108–173Bus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
12h 7m$182–195Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
12h 26m$250–504Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St Kilda Beach to Melbourne-MEL743.5 km
8h 27mDrive 743.5 km
- Drive from St Kilda Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 743.5 km
8h 27m$132–191
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St Kilda Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus and train which costs $100 - $180 and takes 15h 36m.
The fastest way to get from St Kilda Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $170 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from St Kilda Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Stop 24 Prospect Rd - East side and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Adelaide and Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from St Kilda Beach station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
The distance between St Kilda Beach and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 674 km. The road distance is 743.5 km.
The best way to get from St Kilda Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to bus which takes 12h 7m and costs $180 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from St Kilda Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
St Kilda Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.
St Kilda Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from St Kilda Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $170 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $200 and takes 12h 7m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 12h 26m.
What companies run services between St Kilda Beach, SA, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 9h 50m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–280
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St Kilda Beach to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St Kilda Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 30 min ahead of St Kilda Beach. It is currently 10:44 AM in St Kilda Beach and 11:14 AM in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
St Kilda Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St Kilda Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 744 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from St Kilda Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 5301+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St Kilda Beach and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












