There are 5 ways to get from Glenrowan to Bairnsdale by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Glenrowan to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
7h 45m$105–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wangaratta Coach Stop/Rowan St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
- Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rdbus
- Take the bus from Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rd to Bairnsdalebus 14
9h 18m$17–37Bus via Melbourne
- Take the bus from Glenrowan to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus
8h 50m$98–137Drive 288 km
- Drive from Glenrowan to Bairnsdalecar 288 km
3h 35m$51–74Train
- Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
9h 46m$37–178
Glenrowan to Bairnsdale by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glenrowan to Bairnsdale is to bus which costs $16 - $40 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Glenrowan to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Glenrowan to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Glenrowan and arriving at Bairnsdale via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Glenrowan station to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Wangaratta Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Glenrowan and Bairnsdale is 496 km. The road distance is 288 km.
The best way to get from Glenrowan to Bairnsdale without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 45m and costs $105 - $115.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Glenrowan to Bairnsdale, including transfers.
Glenrowan to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Glenrowan station.
Glenrowan to Bairnsdale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wangaratta Station.
The best way to get from Glenrowan to Bairnsdale is to bus via Melbourne which takes 8h 50m and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $180 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Glenrowan, VIC, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Glenrowan to Bairnsdale via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ned Kelly Statue/Kate St to Bairnsdale Station via Ovens St/Rowan St, Wangaratta, Wangaratta Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 9h 46m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–160
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Glenrowan to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Glenrowan to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–18
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Wangaratta Coach Stop/Rowan St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rd to Bairnsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport Victoria
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More Questions & Answers
Glenrowan to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Glenrowan to Bairnsdale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glenrowan to Bairnsdale is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Glenrowan to Bairnsdale.
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