How to get from Melbourne Airport to Nicholson by bus and train?

Melbourne Airport to Nicholson - Bus Timetable

The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport to Nicholson usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10 min-3 hr. The journey takes about 4 hr 55 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Melbourne Airport to Nicholson by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Nicholson in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station to General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$44.29. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Nicholson on the Moovit app.

295minA$44.29
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

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  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    237 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Marlo
  • 9
    Travel to General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
    Travel to
    General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
    ID 16316
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne Airport to Nicholson by , bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Nicholson in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the 901 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station to General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$19.12. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Nicholson on the Moovit app.

440minA$19.12
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47997
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    208 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    191 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Marlo
  • 9
    Travel to General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
    Travel to
    General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
    ID 16316
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Nicholson

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Nicholson, Melbourne is approximately 308.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 295 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Nicholson 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 to Nicholson

To check the bus and train timetable from Melbourne Airport to Nicholson using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melbourne Airport) and destination (Nicholson), 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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From Melbourne Airport to Nicholson by , bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Nicholson in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the 901 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station to General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$19.12. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Nicholson on the Moovit app.

440minA$19.12
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47997
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    208 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    191 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Marlo
  • 9
    Travel to General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
    Travel to
    General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
    ID 16316
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 295 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Train line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON,.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport to Nicholson?

    The alternative route takes 440 minutes, using Bus line 901, Train line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON,.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Nicholson in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Nicholson in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station near Nicholson in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Nicholson in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport to get to Nicholson in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport and Nicholson in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Nicholson in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne Airport to Nicholson?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport to Nicholson costs A$44.29.

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