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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Buangor is to bus which costs $2 - $30 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Buangor is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Buangor?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Buangor. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Hotel/Western Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Buangor?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Buangor station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Ararat Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Buangor?

The distance between Melbourne and Buangor is 183 km. The road distance is 176.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Buangor without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $9 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Melbourne to Buangor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Buangor bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Buangor train from?

Melbourne to Buangor train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Buangor?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Buangor is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $2 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $140 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Melbourne to Buangor bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Buangor train arrive?

Melbourne to Buangor train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ararat Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Buangor?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Buangor is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Melbourne to Buangor.

Where can I stay near Buangor?

There are 18+ hotels available in Buangor.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Buangor 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 Hotel/Western Hwybus Ballarat / ...
3h 19m
$10–26
Bus
cheapest
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 Hotel/Western Hwybus Ballarat / ...
3h 24m
$3–30
Drive 176.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Buangorcar 176.1 km
2h 1m
$32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 46m
$11–139

Melbourne to Buangor by train and bus

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3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 183 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Hotel/Western Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Journey Beyond - The Overland also services this route twice a week.

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