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

The cheapest way to get from Donald to Melbourne is to bus which costs $4 - $28 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donald to Melbourne is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Donald and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Donald to Melbourne?

The distance between Donald and Melbourne is 295 km. The road distance is 272.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Donald to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train via Ballarat which takes 4h 20m and costs $10 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Donald to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donald to Melbourne bus from?

Donald to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy station.

Where does the Donald to Melbourne bus arrive?

Donald to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Can I drive from Donald to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Donald to Melbourne is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Donald to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5279+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

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Bus, train via Ballarat
best
1. Take the bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 20m
$11–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Coach
4h 30m
$4–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Maryborough Station/Station Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Maryborough Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 19m
$11–29
Drive 272.8 km
1. Drive from Donald to Melbournecar 272.8 km
3h 6m
$49–71

Donald to Melbourne by bus and train

11Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 294.5 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St 6 times a week. Tickets cost $4–28 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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