Ballarat airport shuttle: Cost and timetable to Melbourne Airport
The Ballarat Airport shuttle from Ballarat Railway Station to Melbourne Airport costs $43 one way. There are 11 timetabled departures on weekdays, and seven on weekends.
Ballarat is one of the biggest cities in regional Victoria. But while it does have an airport, Ballarat Airport is not used for schedule passenger flights. In practice, Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine is too close to make commercial operations to Ballarat viable.
To book a private Ballarat to Melbourne Airport transfer, follow this way…
How long is the drive from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport?
The drive from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport is 115km long, and takes around one hour and 14 minutes. If you’re not driving, however, you’re going to need alternative transport, and that’s where the Ballarat airport shuttle comes in.
The Ballarat Airport Shuttlebus takes around one-and-a-half hours to reach Melbourne Airport.
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- Beer-making course – learn to brew, with tastings and lunch thrown in.
Ballarat airport shuttle timetable
According to the Ballarat airport shuttle timetable, there are eleven departures on weekdays. The first leaves Ballarat Railway Station at 03.30, and the last at 20.40.
In the other direction, from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat, the first shuttle departs at 05.45, and the last at 22.30.
The Ballarat airport shuttle works on a reduced service at weekends, with only seven departures per day. According to the timetables, the first airport shuttle bus leaves Ballarat Railway Station at 05.00 on weekends. The last bus leaves at 17.30.
From Melbourne Airport to Ballarat, the first weekend shuttle leaves at 06.45, and the last at 19.20.
The shuttle buses sometimes stop at Ballan, Bacchus Marsh and Melton on the way to the airport, but these stops are by pre-booked request only. Advance bookings are preferred when travelling from Ballarat, but are not essential.
Ballarat airport shuttle cost
Fares on the Ballarat airport shuttle cost $43 one way, or $79 return. For more details, visit the Ballarat Airport Shuttlebus website.
Alternatively, you can book a private airport transfer. These cost from $266.67 through Viator.
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Explore East Gippsland on the Lakes Entrance to Mallacoota drive.
See the Yarra River at night on a Spirit of Melbourne dinner cruise.