What is the cheapest way to get from Johnsonville to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Johnsonville to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $22 - $50 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Johnsonville to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Johnsonville to Melbourne is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Johnsonville and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Johnsonville to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from General Store/Princes Hwy and arriving at Flinder St Station/Flinders St via Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Johnsonville and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Johnsonville station to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale Station and arriving at Flinders Street Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Johnsonville to Melbourne?

The distance between Johnsonville and Melbourne is 292 km. The road distance is 298.3 km.

How do I travel from Johnsonville to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Johnsonville to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $55 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Johnsonville to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Johnsonville to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Johnsonville to Melbourne bus from?

Johnsonville to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from General Store/Princes Hwy station.

Where do I catch the Johnsonville to Melbourne train from?

Johnsonville to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bairnsdale Station.

Train or bus from Johnsonville to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Johnsonville to Melbourne is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $55 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Johnsonville to Melbourne bus arrive?

Johnsonville to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Where does the Johnsonville to Melbourne train arrive?

Johnsonville to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Johnsonville to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Johnsonville to Melbourne is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Johnsonville to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5288+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Johnsonville to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Johnsonville to Melbourne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Traralgon
4h 5m
$59–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from General Store/Princes Hwy to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Flinder St Station/Flinders Stbus Traralgon
5h 29m
$15–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from General Store/Princes Hwy to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Traralgon Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Traralgon
4h 57m
$22–46
Drive 298.3 km
1. Drive from Johnsonville to Melbournecar 298.3 km
3h 31m
$54–77

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Distance: 291.5 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Johnsonville, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Bairnsdale Station to Flinders Street Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Johnsonville to Flinder St Station/Flinders St via General Store/Princes Hwy and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 5h 29m.

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