There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne CBD to Beechworth by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Stationtrain 622 / ...
4h 7m$31–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Wangaratta Station, Norton Stbus 6408 / ...
4h 43m$21–41Drive 269.1 km
- Drive from Melbourne CBD to Beechworthcar 269.1 km
3h 3m$58–84Bus via Albury
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Albury stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to Ford St/Camp Stbus 7
5h 30m$63–113
Melbourne CBD to Beechworth by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Beechworth is to bus which costs $21 - $45 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Beechworth is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne CBD to Beechworth. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and arriving at Ford St/Camp St via Wangaratta Station/Norton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne CBD to Beechworth station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Wangaratta Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Melbourne CBD and Beechworth is 271 km. The road distance is 269.1 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne CBD to Beechworth without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $30 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Melbourne CBD to Beechworth, including transfers.
Melbourne CBD to Beechworth bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.
Melbourne CBD to Beechworth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne CBD to Beechworth is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $30 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Melbourne CBD, VIC, Australia and Beechworth, VIC, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–160 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Wangaratta Station, Norton St twice daily. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 3h 8m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–40
- First
- $45–55
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Wangaratta Station, Norton St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Albury station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Albury station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $80–110
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to Ford St/Camp St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
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Booking & Getting There
Melbourne CBD to Beechworth bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Wangaratta Station, Norton St.
Melbourne CBD to Beechworth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Wangaratta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne CBD to Beechworth is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Melbourne CBD to Beechworth.
There are 142+ hotels available in Beechworth.