What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Melton?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Melton is to bus and train which costs $14 - $35 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Melton?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Melton is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Melton?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Melton. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Station/Station St and arriving at Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Ballarat and Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Melton?

The distance between Hamilton and Melton is 262 km. The road distance is 247.8 km.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Melton without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Melton without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 59m and costs $14 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Melton?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Hamilton to Melton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Melton bus from?

Hamilton to Melton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Hamilton Station/Station St.

Where does the Hamilton to Melton bus arrive?

Hamilton to Melton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Melton?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Melton is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Hamilton to Melton.

Where can I stay near Melton?

There are 339+ hotels available in Melton.

Hamilton to Melton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Melton by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 59m
$15–32
Drive 247.8 km
1. Drive from Hamilton to Meltoncar 247.8 km
3h 1m
$52–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Meltonbus
4h 39m
$56–73
Bus via Ararat
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Araratbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ararat station to Meltonbus Melbourne
5h 45m
$65–84

Hamilton to Melton by bus and train

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3h 59mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.1 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Hamilton, VIC, Australia and Melton, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Ballarat, Melton, and Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd in around 4h 39m.

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