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

Melbourne Airport MEL to Talbot - Bus Timetable

The SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - SUNSHINE RAILWAY STATION bus from Melbourne Airport MEL to Talbot runs from 00:23 to 23:53, with departures every 30 min-6 hr. The journey takes about 3 hr 8 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Melbourne Airport MEL to Talbot by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport MEL to Talbot in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 BALLARAT train from Ballarat Railway Station station to Talbot Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne Airport MEL may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Talbot on the Moovit app.

188min
Walk to bus stationBus - SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - SUNSHINE RAILWAY STATION
SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - SUNSHINE RAILWAY STATION
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Walk to Talbot
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
    28 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
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    73 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Maryborough
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Talbot Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:TAT
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Talbot
    Walk to
    Talbot
    980 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport MEL to Talbot

The distance between Melbourne Airport MEL, Melbourne and Talbot, Melbourne is approximately 173.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport MEL to Talbot 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 Talbot

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

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line SKYBUS - MELBOURNE AIRPORT - SUNSHINE RAILWAY STATION, Train line BALLARAT, Train line BALLARAT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

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

    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 2 train lines till Sunshine Station/Dickson St station near Talbot in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Talbot in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 8 min.

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

    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 Talbot?

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

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