How to travel from Ballarat to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 111km (69 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballarat to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and then to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$37($25)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Southern Cross then take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    A$39($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Melbourne Airport (MEL).

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    A$240($160)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Melbourne Airport (MEL).

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance111km (69 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$37 ($25) and will take around 1h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$240 ($160).

The distance between Ballarat and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 111km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 87km (54 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Ballarat and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx A$240 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$37 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). We recommend that you take a taxi to Melbourne Airport (MEL). instead which will take 1h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

V-Line, Firefly Express and Skybus run regular bus services between Ballarat and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Buses run once daily and take around 1h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) from Ballarat is to take a taxi which will take 1h 15m and cost around A$240 ($160).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr. instead which will take 1h 60m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ballarat and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). The distance is around 111km (69 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around A$39 ($26).

How do I get from Ballarat to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Transport options from Ballarat to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 60m
A$37($25)
once daily151km (94 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 60m
A$39($26)
hourly135km (84 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
A$240($160)
on demand111km (69 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
A$15($10)
on demand111km (69 miles)

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