There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Cressy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
2h 29m$99–122Drive 137.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne to Cressycar 137.5 km
1h 37m$25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Health Centre/Ferrars Stbus Rokewood - Ballarat Via Napoleons, Enfield, Dereel
4h 5m$63–83Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Health Centre/Ferrars Stbus Rokewood - Ballarat Via Napoleons, Enfield, Dereel
4h 10m$56–87
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cressy is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cressy is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Cressy. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Health Centre/Ferrars St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Cressy station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Colac Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Melbourne and Cressy is 191 km. The road distance is 137.5 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Cressy without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Melbourne to Cressy, including transfers.
Melbourne to Cressy bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Cressy train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Cressy is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $95 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Cressy, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Cressy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Health Centre/Ferrars St in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Health Centre/Ferrars St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Health Centre/Ferrars St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Cressy bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Melbourne to Cressy train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Colac Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cressy is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Melbourne to Cressy.
There are one+ hotels available in Cressy.