What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Wendouree to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Wendouree to Melbourne is to train which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Wendouree to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Lake Wendouree to Melbourne is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Wendouree and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Wendouree to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from St Patricks College/Sturt St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Wendouree and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wendouree Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Lake Wendouree to Melbourne?

The distance between Lake Wendouree and Melbourne is 118 km. The road distance is 112.1 km.

How do I travel from Lake Wendouree to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Wendouree to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Lake Wendouree to Melbourne?

The train from Wendouree Station to Southern Cross Station takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Lake Wendouree to Melbourne bus from?

Lake Wendouree to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.

Where do I catch the Lake Wendouree to Melbourne train from?

Lake Wendouree to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Wendouree Station.

Train or bus from Lake Wendouree to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Lake Wendouree to Melbourne is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $105 and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the Lake Wendouree to Melbourne bus arrive?

Lake Wendouree to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Lake Wendouree to Melbourne train arrive?

Lake Wendouree to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Lake Wendouree to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Wendouree to Melbourne is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Lake Wendouree to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5303+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Wendouree to Melbourne by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Wendouree Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 35m
$8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2h 47m
$101–105
Drive 112.1 km
1. Drive from Lake Wendouree to Melbournecar 112.1 km
1h 23m
$21–30

Lake Wendouree to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 117.7 km
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Lake Wendouree, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Wendouree Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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