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How to get fromAvalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Melbourne CBDby train, bus, car, taxi or towncar

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There are 5 ways to get from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Melbourne CBD by train, bus, car, taxi, or towncar

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross StationtrainGeelong
    58 min
    $26–33
  2. Drive 55.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Melbourne CBDcar55.4 km
    41 min
    $11–16
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach TerminalbusMelbourne City - Avalon Airport
    1h 10m
    $18
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Melbourne CBDtaxi55.4 km
    41 min
    $110–140
  5. Towncar

    1. Take a town car from Avalon Airport to Melbourne CBDtowncar55.4 km
    41 min
    $160–180

Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Melbourne CBD by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal, VIC, Australia and Melbourne CBD, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, SkyBus operates a bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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