What is the cheapest way to get from Bairnsdale to Melton?

The cheapest way to get from Bairnsdale to Melton is to train which costs $24 - $35 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bairnsdale to Melton?

The fastest way to get from Bairnsdale to Melton is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct train between Bairnsdale and Melton?

No, there is no direct train from Bairnsdale station to Melton station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale Station and arriving at Melton Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Bairnsdale to Melton?

The distance between Bairnsdale and Melton is 314 km. The road distance is 318.4 km.

How do I travel from Bairnsdale to Melton without a car?

The best way to get from Bairnsdale to Melton without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $24 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Bairnsdale to Melton?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Bairnsdale to Melton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bairnsdale to Melton bus from?

Bairnsdale to Melton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bairnsdale station.

Where do I catch the Bairnsdale to Melton train from?

Bairnsdale to Melton train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bairnsdale Station.

Train or bus from Bairnsdale to Melton?

The best way to get from Bairnsdale to Melton is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $24 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $45 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Bairnsdale to Melton bus arrive?

Bairnsdale to Melton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Where does the Bairnsdale to Melton train arrive?

Bairnsdale to Melton train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Bairnsdale to Melton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bairnsdale to Melton is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Bairnsdale to Melton.

Where can I stay near Melton?

There are 302+ hotels available in Melton.

Bairnsdale to Melton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Bairnsdale and Melton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bairnsdale to Melton. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale and arriving at Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Lonsdale St/Spencer St and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

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There are 3 ways to get from Bairnsdale to Melton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
5h 10m
$24–31
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon / ...
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Traralgon
7h 22m
$10–43
Drive 318.4 km
1. Drive from Bairnsdale to Meltoncar 318.4 km
3h 47m
$57–83

Bairnsdale to Melton by train and bus

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Distance: 314.1 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia and Melton, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bairnsdale to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Lonsdale St/Spencer St, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 7h 22m.

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