How to travel from Mildura to Healesville, Australia

The distance between Mildura and Healesville is around 563km (350 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mildura to Healesville by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Mildura (MQL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale then take the bus to Maroondah Hwy/Green St.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$210($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl then Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and then to Maroondah Hwy/Green St.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$80($54)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Swan Hill then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Lilydale.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$80($54)
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Drive

Drive to Healesville.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance596km (370 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mildura and Healesville

There are several options for getting from Mildura to Healesville by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$73 ($49) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$210 ($140).

The distance between Mildura and Healesville is around 563km (350 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 493km (307 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Mildura and Healesville by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mildura to Healesville is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$210 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Mildura and Healesville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$73 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mildura and Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale then take the bus to Maroondah Hwy/Green St. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mildura and Healesville. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mildura to Healesville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

V/Line and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Mildura and Healesville. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mildura to Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale then take the bus to Maroondah Hwy/Green St. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Healesville is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Healesville. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Mildura and Healesville. The distance is around 596km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mildura to Healesville is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around A$80 ($54).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mildura and Healesville

Transport options from Mildura to Healesville
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
4hrs
A$210($140)
4 times a week563km (350 miles)
Bus
9hrs
A$80($54)
once daily669km (416 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
8h 55m
A$80($54)
twice daily634km (394 miles)
Bus to Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave, train12h 45m
A$73($49)
3 times a week684km (425 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
A$115($76)
on demand596km (370 miles)

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Airports near Healesville

The following major airports near Healesville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Healesville
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Healesville
ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Healesville