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

The cheapest way to get from Bairnsdale to Wangaratta is to bus which costs $14 - $35 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bairnsdale to Wangaratta is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Bairnsdale and Wangaratta?

No, there is no direct bus from Bairnsdale to Wangaratta station. However, there are services departing from Service St/Princes Hwy and arriving at Wangaratta Station/Norton St via Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd and Alpine Hotel/Anderson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bairnsdale and Wangaratta?

No, there is no direct train from Bairnsdale station to Wangaratta station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale Station and arriving at Wangaratta Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Bairnsdale to Wangaratta?

The distance between Bairnsdale and Wangaratta is 509 km. The road distance is 277.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bairnsdale to Wangaratta without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs $30 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Bairnsdale to Wangaratta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bairnsdale to Wangaratta bus from?

Bairnsdale to Wangaratta bus services, operated by Regional Transit, depart from Service St/Princes Hwy station.

Where do I catch the Bairnsdale to Wangaratta train from?

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

Train or bus from Bairnsdale to Wangaratta?

The best way to get from Bairnsdale to Wangaratta is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs $30 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $35 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Bairnsdale to Wangaratta bus arrive?

Bairnsdale to Wangaratta bus services, operated by Regional Transit, arrive at Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rd station.

Where does the Bairnsdale to Wangaratta train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bairnsdale to Wangaratta?

Yes, the driving distance between Bairnsdale to Wangaratta is 277 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Bairnsdale to Wangaratta.

Where can I stay near Wangaratta?

There are 39+ hotels available in Wangaratta.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Stationtrain 622 / ...
7h 28m
$33–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Service St/Princes Hwy to Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rdbus 14
2. Take the bus from Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
3. Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus
8h 15m
$14–34
Drive 277.2 km
1. Drive from Bairnsdale to Wangarattacar 277.2 km
3h 25m
$50–72

Bairnsdale to Wangaratta by train

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Distance: 509.1 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Bairnsdale Station to Wangaratta Station via Southern Cross in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Service St/Princes Hwy to Wangaratta Station/Norton St via Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rd, Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd, and Alpine Hotel/Anderson St in around 8h 15m.

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