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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Heywood is to train and bus which costs $11 - $35 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Heywood is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $55 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Heywood?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Heywood. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Lindsay St/Princes Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Warrnambool Station/Merri St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Heywood?

The distance between Melbourne and Heywood is 399 km. The road distance is 334.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Heywood without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $11 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Melbourne to Heywood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Heywood bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Heywood bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Heywood?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Heywood is 334 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Melbourne to Heywood.

Where can I stay near Heywood?

There are 61+ hotels available in Heywood.

Melbourne to Heywood - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Lindsay St/Princes Hwybus Coach
6h 22m
$11–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
3. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Lindsay St/Princes Hwybus
8h 34m
$5–56
Drive 334.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Heywoodcar 334.2 km
4h 11m
$60–86
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane MEL - MGB
2. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Lindsay St/Princes Hwybus
4h 48m
$248–386

Melbourne to Heywood by train and bus

19Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398.6 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lindsay St/Princes Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Warrnambool Station/Merri St in around 8h 34m.

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