There are 6 ways to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train via Southern Cross Station
best- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
3h 52m$38–42Bus
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
5h 20m$55–73Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Warrnambool to Melbourne-MEL261.4 km
3h 2mDrive 261.4 km
- Drive from Warrnambool to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 261.4 km
3h 2m$47–68Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
- Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MGB - MEL
5h 11m$222–367Train
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Geelong
4h 14m$38–42
Warrnambool to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to train which costs $38 - $42 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool station to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station/Merri St and arriving at Melbourne Airport via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Warrnambool station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Warrnambool and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 287 km. The road distance is 261.4 km.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to train via Southern Cross Station which takes 3h 52m and costs $38 - $42.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Warrnambool to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Warrnambool Station/Merri St.
Warrnambool to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to train via Southern Cross Station which takes 3h 52m and costs $38 - $42. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Melbourne Airport via Ballarat in around 5h 20m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–320
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Warrnambool Station to Sunshine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East
- 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 Warrnambool to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Warrnambool to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Warrnambool to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Warrnambool to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 5290+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Warrnambool and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.