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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Branxholme is to train and bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Branxholme is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Branxholme?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Branxholme station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Hamilton Station/Station St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Branxholme?

The distance between Melbourne and Branxholme is 319 km. The road distance is 313 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Branxholme without a car is to train and bus via Ballarat which takes 5h 4m and costs $45 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Melbourne to Branxholme, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Branxholme bus from?

Melbourne to Branxholme bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Melbourne to Branxholme bus arrive?

Melbourne to Branxholme bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Branxholme?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Branxholme is 313 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Melbourne to Branxholme.

Where can I stay near Branxholme?

There are 22+ hotels available in Branxholme.

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

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

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Train, bus via Ballarat
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus Coach
5h 4m
$46–83
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to White St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rdbus Coach
5h 59m
$36–59
Drive 313 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Branxholmecar 313 km
3h 48m
$57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ballaratbus Adelaide
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus Coach
5h 24m
$132–170

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Distance: 318.6 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Branxholme via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Hamilton Station/Station St in around 5h 24m.

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