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

From Melbourne Airport MEL to Nicholson by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport MEL to Nicholson in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITY bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON train and finally take the COACH bus from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St station to General Store/Princes Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne Airport MEL may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Nicholson on the Moovit app.

298min
Walk to bus stationBus - SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITY
SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITY
Train - TRARALGON
TRARALGON
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 - MELBOURNE CITYSKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITY
    Wait for bus
    SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITY
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 23175
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGONTRARALGON
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BDE
    244 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St
    ID 46442
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Marlo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station General Store/Princes Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    General Store/Princes Hwy
    ID 16316
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport MEL to Nicholson

The distance between Melbourne Airport MEL, Melbourne and Nicholson, Melbourne is approximately 309.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 298 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport MEL 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 MEL to Nicholson

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

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

    The fastest way takes 298 minutes, using Bus line SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITY, Train line TRARALGON, Bus line COACH.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 58 min.

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

    The SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITY bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station near Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station near Nicholson in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Nicholson in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - MELBOURNE CITY 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 Nicholson?

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

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