There are 4 ways to get from Epsom to Melbourne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Epsom Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 22m$9–13Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Bendigo
3h 22m$8–27Drive 156.4 km
- Drive from Epsom to Melbournecar 156.4 km
1h 51m$28–41Train via Bendigo Station
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 58m$15–19
Epsom to Melbourne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Epsom to Melbourne is to train which costs $9 - $13 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Epsom to Melbourne is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Epsom to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Pottery/Midland Hwy and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Epsom Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Epsom and Melbourne is 169 km. The road distance is 156.4 km.
The best way to get from Epsom to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $9 - $13.
The train from Epsom Station to Southern Cross Station takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Epsom to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.
Epsom to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Epsom Station.
The best way to get from Epsom to Melbourne is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $9 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $27 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Epsom, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Epsom Station to Southern Cross Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St 3 times a week. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Epsom Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Epsom to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Epsom to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Epsom to Melbourne is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Epsom to Melbourne.
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