What is the cheapest way to get from Emerald to Bairnsdale?

The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Bairnsdale is to train via East Pakenham Station which costs $20 - $26 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Emerald to Bairnsdale?

The fastest way to get from Emerald to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Emerald and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Emerald Village/Main St and arriving at Bairnsdale via Cleeland St/Clow St, Dandenong Station/Foster St and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Emerald and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct train from Emerald station to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Berwick Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Pakenham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Emerald to Bairnsdale?

The distance between Emerald and Bairnsdale is 254 km. The road distance is 237.9 km.

How do I travel from Emerald to Bairnsdale without a car?

The best way to get from Emerald to Bairnsdale without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $19 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Emerald to Bairnsdale?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Emerald to Bairnsdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Bairnsdale bus from?

Emerald to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Bairnsdale train from?

Emerald to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Pakenham Station.

Train or bus from Emerald to Bairnsdale?

The best way to get from Emerald to Bairnsdale is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $19 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $50 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Emerald to Bairnsdale bus arrive?

Emerald to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Where does the Emerald to Bairnsdale train arrive?

Emerald to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.

Can I drive from Emerald to Bairnsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Bairnsdale is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Emerald to Bairnsdale.

Where can I stay near Bairnsdale?

There are 198+ hotels available in Bairnsdale.

Emerald to Bairnsdale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Bairnsdale by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
4h 44m
$20–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
5h 59m
$14–48
Drive 237.9 km
1. Drive from Emerald to Bairnsdalecar 237.9 km
2h 56m
$43–61
Train via East Pakenham Station
1. Take the train from East Pakenham Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
4h 50m
$21–26

Emerald to Bairnsdale by bus and train

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4h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254.4 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Emerald, VIC, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Pakenham Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald Village/Main St to Bairnsdale via Dandenong Market/Cleeland St, Cleeland St/Clow St, Dandenong Station/Foster St, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 5h 59m.

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