What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Mount Macedon?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Mount Macedon is to bus and train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Mount Macedon?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Mount Macedon is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Mount Macedon?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Mount Macedon station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Station/Station St and arriving at Macedon Station/Victoria St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Mount Macedon?

The distance between Hamilton and Mount Macedon is 356 km. The road distance is 276.9 km.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Mount Macedon without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Mount Macedon without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 32m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Mount Macedon?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Hamilton to Mount Macedon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Mount Macedon bus from?

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

Where does the Hamilton to Mount Macedon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamilton to Mount Macedon?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Mount Macedon is 277 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Hamilton to Mount Macedon.

Where can I stay near Mount Macedon?

There are 124+ hotels available in Mount Macedon.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Mount Macedon 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
2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Macedon Stationtrain
5h 32m
$35–64
Bus via Castlemaine
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus
3. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Macedon Station/Victoria Stbus
6h 32m
$21–69
Drive 276.9 km
1. Drive from Hamilton to Mount Macedoncar 276.9 km
3h 20m
$50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
7h 43m
$85–109

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Distance: 356 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Hamilton, VIC, Australia and Mount Macedon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Mount Macedon via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St, and Macedon Station/Victoria St in around 6h 32m.

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