What is the cheapest way to get from Emerald to Port Fairy?

The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Port Fairy is to train which costs $22 - $40 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Emerald to Port Fairy?

The fastest way to get from Emerald to Port Fairy is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct train between Emerald and Port Fairy?

No, there is no direct train from Emerald station to Port Fairy station. However, there are services departing from Belgrave Station and arriving at Warrnambool Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Emerald to Port Fairy?

The distance between Emerald and Port Fairy is 356 km. The road distance is 328.6 km.

How do I travel from Emerald to Port Fairy without a car?

The best way to get from Emerald to Port Fairy without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs $22 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Emerald to Port Fairy?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Emerald to Port Fairy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Port Fairy bus from?

Emerald to Port Fairy bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Port Fairy train from?

Emerald to Port Fairy train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Belgrave Station.

Train or bus from Emerald to Port Fairy?

The best way to get from Emerald to Port Fairy is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $130 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Emerald to Port Fairy bus arrive?

Emerald to Port Fairy bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ararat station.

Where does the Emerald to Port Fairy train arrive?

Emerald to Port Fairy train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Emerald to Port Fairy?

Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Port Fairy is 329 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Emerald to Port Fairy.

Where can I stay near Port Fairy?

There are 370+ hotels available in Port Fairy.

Emerald to Port Fairy - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Emerald and Port Fairy?

No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Port Fairy. However, there are services departing from Emerald Village/Main St and arriving at Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St via Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Ararat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

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There are 3 ways to get from Emerald to Port Fairy by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Belgrave Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Belgrave
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
8h 4m
$23–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus Adelaide
2. Take the bus from Ararat to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank Stbus Coach
12h 20m
$104–129
Drive 328.6 km
1. Drive from Emerald to Port Fairycar 328.6 km
4h 7m
$59–85

Emerald to Port Fairy by bus and train

27Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 356.1 km
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Emerald, VIC, Australia and Port Fairy, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Emerald Village/Main St to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St via Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Belgrave Station, Southern Cross Station, Warrnambool Station, and Warrnambool Station/Merri St in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald Village/Main St to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St via Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, King St/Lonsdale St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Ararat in around 12h 20m.

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