What is the cheapest way to get from Hillside to Port Fairy?

The cheapest way to get from Hillside to Port Fairy is to train which costs $22 - $40 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hillside to Port Fairy?

The fastest way to get from Hillside to Port Fairy is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Hillside and Port Fairy?

No, there is no direct bus from Hillside to Port Fairy. However, there are services departing from Panorama Dr/Melton Hwy and arriving at Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St via Melton, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Hamilton Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Hillside and Port Fairy?

No, there is no direct train from Hillside station to Port Fairy station. However, there are services departing from Watergardens Station and arriving at Warrnambool Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Hillside to Port Fairy?

The distance between Hillside and Port Fairy is 317 km. The road distance is 279 km.

How do I travel from Hillside to Port Fairy without a car?

The best way to get from Hillside to Port Fairy without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $22 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Hillside to Port Fairy?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Hillside to Port Fairy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hillside to Port Fairy bus from?

Hillside to Port Fairy bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melton station.

Where do I catch the Hillside to Port Fairy train from?

Hillside to Port Fairy train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Footscray Station.

Train or bus from Hillside to Port Fairy?

The best way to get from Hillside to Port Fairy is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $100 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Hillside to Port Fairy bus arrive?

Hillside to Port Fairy bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.

Where does the Hillside to Port Fairy train arrive?

Hillside to Port Fairy train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Warrnambool Station.

Can I drive from Hillside to Port Fairy?

Yes, the driving distance between Hillside to Port Fairy is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Hillside to Port Fairy.

Where can I stay near Port Fairy?

There are 370+ hotels available in Port Fairy.

Hillside to Port Fairy - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hillside to Port Fairy by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
6h 33m
$23–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melton to Ballaratbus
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus
3. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank Stbus
8h 13m
$17–98
Drive 279 km
1. Drive from Hillside to Port Fairycar 279 km
3h 21m
$50–72

Hillside to Port Fairy by bus and train

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 317.2 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Hillside, VIC, Australia and Port Fairy, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Warrnambool Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Panorama Dr/Melton Hwy to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St via Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd, Caroline Springs Station, Melton Station, Melton, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Hamilton Station/Station St in around 8h 13m.

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