There are 3 ways to get from Caroline Springs to Warrnambool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
4h 50m$18Bus
- Take the bus from Melton to Ballaratbus Adelaide
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus Coach
6h 20m$71–94Drive 247.5 km
- Drive from Caroline Springs to Warrnamboolcar 247.5 km
2h 54m$45–65
Caroline Springs to Warrnambool by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caroline Springs to Warrnambool is to train which costs $18 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Caroline Springs to Warrnambool is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Caroline Springs to Warrnambool station. However, there are services departing from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd and arriving at Warrnambool Station/Merri St via Melton and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Caroline Springs station to Warrnambool station. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station and arriving at Warrnambool Station via Geelong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Caroline Springs and Warrnambool is 275 km. The road distance is 247.5 km.
The best way to get from Caroline Springs to Warrnambool without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $18.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Caroline Springs to Warrnambool, including transfers.
Caroline Springs to Warrnambool bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Melton station.
Caroline Springs to Warrnambool train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sunshine Station.
The best way to get from Caroline Springs to Warrnambool is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $95 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Caroline Springs, VIC, Australia and Warrnambool, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd to Warrnambool Station via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station, and Geelong Station in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd to Warrnambool Station/Merri St via Central Walk Shopping Centre/High St, Melton, and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Geelong Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Melton to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
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Booking & Getting There
Caroline Springs to Warrnambool bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.
Caroline Springs to Warrnambool train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Geelong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caroline Springs to Warrnambool is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Caroline Springs to Warrnambool.
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