How to Travel from
Ararat to Melbourne Airport
by Train, Route or Car
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Ararat, Australia → Melbourne Airport, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ararat to Melbourne Airport
Composite routes from Ararat to Melbourne Airport
Cheapest
2 h 8 min
Car
199 km.
from $10
Other
3 h 41 min
174 km.
from $71.63
4 h 18 min
174 km.
from $5.43
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43 м
43 м
Turn right onto Queen Street
Queen Street, 75 м
75 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Barkly Street
Barkly Street, 1 km 411 м
1 km 411 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Western Highway
Western Highway, 42 km 213 м
42 km 213 м
Continue onto Neill Street
Neill Street, 119 km 900 м
119 km 900 м
Keep left onto Melton Highway Offramp and take C754 toward Melton, Keilor
Melton Highway Offramp, Melton, Keilor, C754, 1 km 581 м
1 km 581 м
Keep left onto Melton Highway Offramp
Melton Highway Offramp, 308 м
308 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Melton Highway
Melton Highway, 1 km 666 м
1 km 666 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Melton Highway
Melton Highway, 8 km 297 м
8 km 297 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Melton Highway
Melton Highway, 3 km 952 м
3 km 952 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Melton Highway
Melton Highway, 6 km 437 м
6 km 437 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Calder Freeway Onramp
Calder Freeway Onramp, 5 km 884 м
5 km 884 м
Keep left onto Keilor Park Drive Offramp and take 39 toward Avalon
Keilor Park Drive Offramp, Avalon, 39, 260 м
260 м
Keep left onto Keilor Park Drive Offramp
Keilor Park Drive Offramp, 2 km 817 м
2 km 817 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Keilor Park Drive
Keilor Park Drive, 403 м
403 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Keilor Park Drive
Keilor Park Drive, 391 м
391 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sharps Road
Sharps Road, 1 km 595 м
1 km 595 м
Keep left
59 м
59 м
Turn left onto Airport Drive
Airport Drive, 3 km 758 м
3 km 758 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Airport Drive
Airport Drive, 1 km 313 м
1 km 313 м
Continue onto Grants Road
Grants Road, 134 м
134 м
Keep right onto Grants Road
Grants Road, 219 м
219 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Firefly Express
Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ararat to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$58.51
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Ararat to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.95–$10.81
Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus
Bus from Ballarat to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.73
Sandlant Buses
Website:
ptv.vic.gov.au/footer/customer-service/operator-contact-details/?utm_source=open_data_click_agency&utm_medium=open_data_agency_click&utm_campaign=open_data_click
Bus from Ararat to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Ararat to Stockland
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Train operators
V/Line
Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Ararat to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.72–$7.63
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Train from Ararat to Southern
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$25.44–$69.96
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?
The cheapest way to get from Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which costs $23.91 - $35.87 and takes 2h 8m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?
The fastest way to get from Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $23.91 - $35.87 .
Is there a direct bus between Ararat (Station) and Melbourne Airport (MEL)?
No, there is no direct bus from Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Ararat and arriving at Melbourne Airport via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
How far is it from Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?
The distance between Ararat (Station) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 227 km. The road distance is 199.2 km.
How do I travel from Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car?
The best way to get from Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $15.22 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Where do I catch the Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus from?
Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ararat station.
Train or bus from Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?
The best way to get from Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $15.22 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $81.52 and takes 3h 41m.
Where does the Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus arrive?
Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Can I drive from Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?
Yes, the driving distance between Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Ararat (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Where can I stay near Melbourne Airport (MEL)?
There are 3766+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL). Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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