What is the cheapest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale?

The cheapest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale is to train which costs $15 - $20 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale?

The fastest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Ferntree Gully and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Spring St/Selman Ave and arriving at Bairnsdale via Stud Park SC/Stud Rd, Dandenong Station/Foster St and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Ferntree Gully and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct train from Ferntree Gully station to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Dandenong Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale?

The distance between Ferntree Gully and Bairnsdale is 267 km. The road distance is 254.3 km.

How do I travel from Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale without a car?

The best way to get from Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $15 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale train from?

Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Dandenong Station.

Train or bus from Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale?

The best way to get from Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $15 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $45 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale.

Where can I stay near Bairnsdale?

There are 200+ hotels available in Bairnsdale.

Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dandenong Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
5h 10m
$16–20
Bus
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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
6h 21m
$8–42
Drive 254.3 km
1. Drive from Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdalecar 254.3 km
3h 4m
$46–66

Ferntree Gully to Bairnsdale by bus and train

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Distance: 266.5 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Dandenong Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring St/Selman Ave to Bairnsdale via Stud Park SC/Stud Rd, Dandenong Station/Foster St, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 6h 21m.

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