There are 3 ways to get from City of Melbourne to Warrnambool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
3h 39m$10–14Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus Coach
5h 50m$4–38Drive 255.1 km
- Drive from City of Melbourne to Warrnamboolcar 255.1 km
2h 58m$46–66
City of Melbourne to Warrnambool by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from City of Melbourne to Warrnambool is to train which costs $10 - $14 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from City of Melbourne to Warrnambool is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from City of Melbourne to Warrnambool station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Warrnambool Station/Merri St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Warrnambool Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between City of Melbourne and Warrnambool is 268 km. The road distance is 255.1 km.
The best way to get from City of Melbourne to Warrnambool without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $10 - $14.
The train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs five times a day.
City of Melbourne to Warrnambool bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
City of Melbourne to Warrnambool train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from City of Melbourne to Warrnambool is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $10 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $40 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between City of Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Warrnambool, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from City of Melbourne to Warrnambool Station/Merri St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Warrnambool Station/Merri St
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More Questions & Answers
City of Melbourne to Warrnambool bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
City of Melbourne to Warrnambool train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Warrnambool Station.
Yes, the driving distance between City of Melbourne to Warrnambool is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from City of Melbourne to Warrnambool.
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