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How to get fromHamilton to Melbourne Central Stationby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Melbourne Central Station by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Ballarat
    4h 19m
    $17–38

  2. Drive 287 km

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Melbourne Central Stationcar car 287 km
    3h 29m
    $51–74

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus bus
    2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MGB - MEL
    4h 53m
    $239–389

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    5h 13m
    $98–119

Hamilton to Melbourne Central Station by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Hamilton, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Melbourne Central Station via Ballarat and Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 5h 13m.

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