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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Avoca is to bus which costs $6 - $23 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Avoca is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Avoca?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Avoca. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Avoca?

The distance between Melbourne and Avoca is 187 km. The road distance is 177.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Avoca without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $13 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Melbourne to Avoca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Avoca bus from?

Melbourne to Avoca bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Avoca bus arrive?

Melbourne to Avoca bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Avoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Avoca is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Melbourne to Avoca.

Where can I stay near Avoca?

There are 36+ hotels available in Avoca.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwybus Bendigo - Ballarat Via Maryborough
3h 30m
$14–19
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwybus Bendigo - Ballarat Via Maryborough
3h 35m
$7–23
Drive 177.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Avocacar 177.1 km
2h 7m
$32–46

Melbourne to Avoca by train and bus

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3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 186.9 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 3h 35m.

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