Surf Coast · Avalon
Torquay door pickup for Avalon Airport
Torquay travellers book Avalon for Jetstar and other Avalon flights when a shorter coastal hop beats the full Tullamarine haul. Fixed fare from your door (~48 km / from $106).
From Torquay, Avalon is the nearer Jetstar-friendly hop — about 48 km — once Surf Coast Highway traffic clears. We time the Esplanade or estate collect around check-in and coastal peaks.
Ticket at Melbourne instead? See that guide — same Torquay address, either route.
Torquay at a glance
Route snapshot
- Guide distance About 48 km to Avalon
- Drive time Approx. 50–60 min in clear traffic
- Peak traffic Allow +10–20 min in local peak / early Jetstar departures
- Sedan one-way (approx) From $106
- Best suited for Jetstar and other Avalon departures
- Compared with Melbourne About 100 km / Approx. 90–110 min / from $215 — open that page
In peak traffic allow about 10–20 min extra for Avalon — coastal/peninsula roads into Geelong first, then a shorter industrial corridor. Holiday weekends add the most time. We build buffers into pickup timing when you share your flight details.
Local advantages
What matters on this run
- Jetstar and other Avalon flights keep the Torquay hop closer than a full Tullamarine haul — about 48 km once you clear the highway.
- Door pickup beats juggling soft board bags onto a bus connection after a late Avalon arrival.
- Event weeks still need buffer from Gilbert Street or The Esplanade even when Avalon is the nearer terminal.
Board bags and soft luggage count for vehicle choice on Avalon runs — declare them early so we assign suitable cargo space.
Travel notes
Timing for this suburb
Avalon is roughly 48 km from Torquay. Jetstar travellers often prefer Avalon, with leave times that absorb town and Surf Coast Highway congestion first — not just the Avalon industrial approach.
From Torquay, Avalon is usually Surf Coast Highway toward Geelong, then a relatively short transfer north. Useful when your ticket is at Avalon rather than a full Tullamarine haul.
- Guide distance About 48 km
- Sedan one-way (approx) From $106
- Hub guide Avalon Airport transfers
- Terminal guide Avalon Airport guide
Melbourne option: Torquay to Melbourne Airport is about 100 km. Surf Coast Highway into Geelong then the Princes Freeway is the usual pattern; summer mornings, surf events and school-holiday turnarounds need the biggest buffer before Werribee. Guide about 100 km (from $215). Full Melbourne page or book either route in the form.
Door pickups
Around Torquay
Places we commonly collect before departure or after you land.
- Torquay Surf Beach and The Esplanade for Jetstar mornings
- Taylor Park residential pockets after late Avalon returns
- Bells Beach Road / Surf Coast Highway approaches
- Torquay Golf Club precinct and nearby streets
FAQ
Quick answers
How do I book from Torquay?
Enter your Torquay address and flight details in the booking form. We confirm a fixed fare before travel.
How long to Avalon from here?
About 48 km — Approx. 50–60 min in clear traffic. In peak traffic allow about 10–20 min extra for Avalon — coastal/peninsula roads into Geelong first, then a shorter industrial corridor. Holiday weekends add the most time. Guide sedan fare from $106. See our guide fares for this route.
Can you collect from The Esplanade after a late Avalon arrival?
Yes. Share the flight number and apartment or hotel entrance — drivers wait at the nominated door rather than a busy beach car park.
What if my flight is via Melbourne?
Same door pickup — use the Melbourne guide or select that airport when you book.
Surf Coast
Nearby suburbs
Other local guides for Avalon, plus all airport transfers and our Surf Coast area page.
Torquay · Avalon
Ready to book?
Fixed fare from your door — online or call 24/7.
From $106 sedan one-way (approx) · Approx. 50–60 min · STV accredited