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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cobden is to train which costs $11 - $17 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cobden is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Cobden?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Cobden. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Cobden Post Office/Curdie St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Camperdown Station/Longmore St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Cobden?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Cobden station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Camperdown Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cobden?

The distance between Melbourne and Cobden is 212 km. The road distance is 198 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cobden without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $11 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Melbourne to Cobden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cobden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cobden train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Cobden?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cobden is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $11 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $40 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Melbourne to Cobden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Cobden train arrive?

Melbourne to Cobden train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Camperdown Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Cobden?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cobden is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Melbourne to Cobden.

Where can I stay near Cobden?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cobden.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Camperdown Stationtrain Geelong
3h 48m
$12–17
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 Camperdown Station/Longmore Stbus Coach
6h 7m
$5–38
Drive 198 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Cobdencar 198 km
2h 23m
$36–52

Melbourne to Cobden by train and bus

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 212.1 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Camperdown Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Cobden Post Office/Curdie St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Camperdown Station/Longmore St in around 6h 7m.

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