There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Buchan Caves by train, taxi, car, or bus
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
- Take the taxi from Bairnsdale Station to Buchan Cavestaxi
4h 56m$200–244Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Quire Rd/Buchan Rdbus 12
6h 44m$42–55Drive 355 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Buchan Cavescar 355 km
4h 19m$64–93
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Buchan Caves is to train and bus which costs $40 - $55 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Buchan Caves is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $60 - $95.
The distance between Melbourne and Buchan Caves is 349 km. The road distance is 355 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Buchan Caves without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 56m and costs $200 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Melbourne to Buchan Caves, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Buchan Caves is 355 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Melbourne to Buchan Caves.
There are four+ hotels available in Buchan Caves.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Buchan Caves, VIC, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Buchan Caves. However, you can take the train to Bairnsdale Station then take the taxi to Buchan Caves. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne to Buchan Caves in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Bairnsdale to Quire Rd/Buchan Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Bairnsdale CABS
- Phone
- 132227
Riviera Taxis & Hire Cars Pty Ltd
- Phone
- +61 3 5152 6161
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