There are 6 ways to get from The Basin to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Boronia Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Belgrave
- Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Drbus City - Melbourne Airport
2h 13m$40Drive 52.9 km
cheapest- Drive from The Basin to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 52.9 km
50 min$10–14Line 755 bus, line 732 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Mountain Hwy/Forest Rd to Knox City Shopping Centrebus 755
- Take the bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 732
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus
3h 21m$34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from The Basin to Melbourne-MEL52.9 km
50 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from The Basin to Melbourne Airport (MEL)taxi 52.9 km
50 min$120–150Bus
- Take the bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
3h 40m$12
The Basin to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Basin to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from The Basin to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from The Basin to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Mountain Hwy/Forest Rd and arriving at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Knox City Shopping Centre and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between The Basin and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 59 km. The road distance is 52.9 km.
The best way to get from The Basin to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 13m and costs $40.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from The Basin to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
The Basin to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mountain Hwy/Forest Rd station.
The Basin to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Knox City Shopping Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Basin to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 53 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from The Basin to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 3984+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between The Basin, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
You can take a bus from Mountain Hwy/Forest Rd to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Knox City Shopping Centre and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 3h 21m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Boronia Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- Skybus
- Schedules at
- Skybus
- Book at
- Skybus
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Mountain Hwy/Forest Rd to Knox City Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from The Basin to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between The Basin and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









