What is the cheapest way to get from Darlington to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $9 - $29 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darlington to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Melbourne is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Hall St/Ware St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington station to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Camperdown Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Darlington to Melbourne?

The distance between Darlington and Melbourne is 229 km. The road distance is 194.8 km.

How do I travel from Darlington to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Darlington to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $85 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Darlington to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Darlington to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Melbourne bus from?

Darlington to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Hall St/Ware St station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Melbourne train from?

Darlington to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Camperdown Station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Darlington to Melbourne is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $85 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $120 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Darlington to Melbourne bus arrive?

Darlington to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Darlington to Melbourne train arrive?

Darlington to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Melbourne is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Darlington to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5288+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Darlington to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Darlington to Melbourne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Camperdown Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
2h 54m
$85–103
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hall St/Ware St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 47m
$10–28
Drive 194.8 km
1. Drive from Darlington to Melbournecar 194.8 km
2h 18m
$35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hall St/Ware St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
4h 30m
$97–115

Darlington to Melbourne by bus and train

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Distance: 229.3 km
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Darlington, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Camperdown Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hall St/Ware St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Ballarat in around 4h 30m.

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