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

The cheapest way to get from Longford to Melbourne is to train which costs $11 - $17 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Longford to Melbourne is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Longford and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Longford to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Longford Primary School/South Gippsland Hwy and arriving at Flinder St Station/Flinders St via Sale Station/Pettit Dr and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Longford and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Longford station to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Sale Station and arriving at Flinders Street Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Longford to Melbourne?

The distance between Longford and Melbourne is 214 km. The road distance is 215.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Longford to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $11 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Longford to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Longford to Melbourne bus from?

Longford to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Sale Station/Pettit Dr.

Where do I catch the Longford to Melbourne train from?

Longford to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sale Station.

Train or bus from Longford to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Longford to Melbourne is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $11 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $40 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Longford to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Longford to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Longford to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Longford to Melbourne is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Longford to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

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Longford to Melbourne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sale Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Traralgon
4h 9m
$12–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sale Station/Pettit Dr to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon / ...
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Flinder St Station/Flinders Stbus Traralgon
5h 42m
$6–38
Drive 215.4 km
1. Drive from Longford to Melbournecar 215.4 km
2h 29m
$39–56

Longford to Melbourne by bus and train

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Distance: 213.9 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

V/Line operates a train from Sale Station to Flinders Street Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longford Primary School/South Gippsland Hwy to Flinder St Station/Flinders St via Sale Station/Pettit Dr and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 5h 42m.

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