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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Foster is to bus which costs $2 - $21 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Foster is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Foster?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Pulhams Store/Main St. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Foster?

The distance between Melbourne and Foster is 181 km. The road distance is 170.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Foster without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $2 - $21.

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

The bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pulhams Store/Main St takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Foster bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Foster bus arrive?

Melbourne to Foster bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Pulhams Store/Main St station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Foster?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Foster is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Melbourne to Foster.

Where can I stay near Foster?

There are 117+ hotels available in Foster.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pulhams Store/Main Stbus Coach
2h 55m
$2–21
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Morwell Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the taxi from Morwell Station to Fostertaxi
3h 7m
$189–232
Drive 170.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Fostercar 170.3 km
2h 3m
$31–45

Melbourne to Foster by bus

26Weekly Buses

2h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.3 km
Duration: 2h 55m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pulhams Store/Main St 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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