How to get from Melbourne Airport MEL to Hamilton by bus and train?

Melbourne Airport MEL to Hamilton - Bus Timetable

The SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - SUNSHINE RAILWAY STATION bus from Melbourne Airport MEL to Hamilton runs from 00:23 to 23:53, with departures every 30 min-6 hr. The journey takes about 4 hr 19 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Melbourne Airport MEL to Hamilton by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport MEL to Hamilton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - SUNSHINE RAILWAY STATION bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the COACH bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station to Hamilton Station/Station St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne Airport MEL may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hamilton on the Moovit app.

259min
Walk to bus stationBus - SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - SUNSHINE RAILWAY STATION
SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - SUNSHINE RAILWAY STATION
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - SUNSHINE RAILWAY STATIONSKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - SUNSHINE RAILWAY STATION
    Wait for bus
    SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - SUNSHINE RAILWAY STATION
    Sunshine Railway Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 18766
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Hamilton Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hamilton Station/Station St
    Ride to bus station
    Hamilton Station/Station St
    ID 17753
    140 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport MEL to Hamilton

The distance between Melbourne Airport MEL, Melbourne and Hamilton, Melbourne is approximately 297.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 259 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport MEL to Hamilton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Melbourne Airport MEL to Hamilton

To check the bus and train timetable from Melbourne Airport MEL to Hamilton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melbourne Airport MEL) and destination (Hamilton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport MEL to Hamilton?

    The fastest way takes 259 minutes, using Bus line SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - SUNSHINE RAILWAY STATION, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line COACH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport MEL and Hamilton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport MEL to Hamilton?

    The SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - SUNSHINE RAILWAY STATION bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station near Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Sunshine Station/Dickson St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Sunshine Station/Dickson St station near Hamilton in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport MEL to Hamilton by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Hamilton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport MEL to get to Hamilton?

    Get on the SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - SUNSHINE RAILWAY STATION bus from the Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr stop near Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport MEL and Hamilton?

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station/Dickson St stop, which is closest to Hamilton in Melbourne.

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