There are 4 ways to get from Beechworth to Melbourne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
4h 10m$24–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Seymour
5h 23m$4–41Drive 269.4 km
- Drive from Beechworth to Melbournecar 269.4 km
3h$49–70Train via Southern Cross Station
- Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Seymour
4h 24m$10–25
Beechworth to Melbourne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beechworth to Melbourne is to train via Southern Cross Station which costs $9 - $26 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Beechworth to Melbourne is to drive which takes 3h and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Beechworth to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Ford St/Camp St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Wangaratta Station/Norton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Beechworth station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Wangaratta Station and arriving at Southern Cross via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Beechworth and Melbourne is 271 km. The road distance is 269.4 km.
The best way to get from Beechworth to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $23 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Beechworth to Melbourne, including transfers.
Beechworth to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Wangaratta Station/Norton St.
Beechworth to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wangaratta Station.
The best way to get from Beechworth to Melbourne is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $23 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $45 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Beechworth, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Cross every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–160 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $3–25 and the journey takes 3h 48m. NSW TrainLink also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–160
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–25
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Beechworth to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Beechworth to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beechworth to Melbourne is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Beechworth to Melbourne.
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