There are 6 ways to get from Stawell to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Stawell to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
4h 10m$123–127Drive 225.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Stawell to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 225.2 km
2h 35m$40–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Ararat Station to Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Melton to Melbourne Airportbus
4h 50mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Stawell to Melbourne-MEL225.2 km
2h 35mBus via Ballarat
- Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
4h 12m$54–69Train
- Take the train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
4h 54m$97–185
Stawell to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stawell to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Stawell to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Stawell to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Stawell and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Stawell station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Stawell Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Stawell and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 254 km. The road distance is 225.2 km.
The best way to get from Stawell to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $123 - $127.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Stawell to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Stawell to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Stawell station.
Stawell to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Stawell Station.
The best way to get from Stawell to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $123 - $127. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Stawell, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
Firefly Express operates a bus from Stawell to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Station twice a week. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 4h 19m.
- 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 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $65–80
- Red Standard Everyday
- $80–95
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $110–140
- Red Premium Everyday
- $130–160
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Stawell to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Melton to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Stawell to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Stawell to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Stawell to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stawell to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Stawell to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 5291+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Stawell and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.