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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwybus bus Coach
    4h 36m
    $4–28

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Maryborough Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the bus from Maryborough Station/Station St to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwybus bus Coach
    5h 10m
    $10–30

  3. Drive 272.6 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Donaldcar car 272.6 km
    3h 6m
    $49–71

  4. Train, bus via Bendigo

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Stationtrain train Bendigo
    2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwybus bus Coach
    5h 5m
    $11–32

Melbourne to Donald by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy 6 times a week. Tickets cost $4–28 and the journey takes 4h 36m.

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