There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Goulburn River by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Murchison East Stationtrain Seymour
2h 28m$44–57Drive 157.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne to Goulburn Rivercar 157.8 km
2h 1m$29–41Bus
- Take the bus from North Melbourne Station/Railway Pl to Seymour Station/Railway Plbus Seymour
- Take the bus from Seymour Station/Railway Pl to Murchison East Station/Cassidys Rdbus Coach
3h 29m$38–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Goulburn River is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Goulburn River is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne station to Goulburn River station. However, there are services departing from North Melbourne Station/Railway Pl and arriving at Murchison East Station/Cassidys Rd via Seymour Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Goulburn River station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Murchison East Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Melbourne and Goulburn River is 161 km. The road distance is 157.8 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Goulburn River without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Melbourne to Goulburn River, including transfers.
Melbourne to Goulburn River bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from North Melbourne Station/Railway Pl.
Melbourne to Goulburn River train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Goulburn River is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Goulburn River, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Murchison East Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Melbourne Station/Railway Pl to Goulburn River via Seymour Station/Railway Pl and Murchison East Station/Cassidys Rd in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Murchison East Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from North Melbourne Station/Railway Pl to Seymour Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- 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
Bus from Seymour Station/Railway Pl to Murchison East Station/Cassidys Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- 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 Goulburn River bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Seymour Station/Railway Pl.
Melbourne to Goulburn River train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Murchison East Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Goulburn River is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Melbourne to Goulburn River.
There are 57+ hotels available in Goulburn River.







