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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Beechworth is to train which costs $10 - $26 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Beechworth is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Beechworth?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne 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.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Beechworth?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne 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.

How far is it from Melbourne to Beechworth?

The distance between Melbourne and Beechworth is 271 km. The road distance is 268.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Beechworth without a car is to train via Wangaratta which takes 4h 7m and costs $24 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Melbourne to Beechworth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Beechworth bus from?

Melbourne to Beechworth bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Beechworth train from?

Melbourne to Beechworth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Beechworth?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Beechworth is to train via Wangaratta which takes 4h 7m and costs $24 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $45 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Melbourne to Beechworth bus arrive?

Melbourne to Beechworth bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Wangaratta Station, Norton St.

Where does the Melbourne to Beechworth train arrive?

Melbourne to Beechworth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Wangaratta Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Beechworth?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Beechworth is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Melbourne to Beechworth.

Where can I stay near Beechworth?

There are 145+ hotels available in Beechworth.

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

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

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Train via Wangaratta
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Stationtrain 622 / ...
4h 7m
$24–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Wangaratta Station, Norton Stbus 6208 / ...
4h 43m
$4–41
Drive 268.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Beechworthcar 268.4 km
3h 2m
$49–70
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Wangaratta Stationtrain Seymour
4h 15m
$11–25

Melbourne to Beechworth by train and bus

30Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 271.1 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $23–160 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. V-Line Buses also services this route once daily.

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