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How to get fromMelbourne to High Countryby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to High Country by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi via Wangaratta

    best
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Post Office/Myrtle Stbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Post Office/Myrtle St to High Countrytaxi taxi
    5h 27m
    $124–296

  2. Drive 320 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne to High Countrycar car 320 km
    4h 7m
    $58–83

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Wangaratta Station, Norton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Post Office/Myrtle Stbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Post Office/Myrtle St to High Countrytaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    $121–173

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Wangaratta Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Post Office/Myrtle Stbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Post Office/Myrtle St to High Countrytaxi taxi
    5h 35m
    $111–157

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 342.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and High Country, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to High Country. However, you can take the train to Wangaratta Station, walk to Wangaratta Station/Norton St, take the bus to Post Office/Myrtle St, then take the taxi to High Country. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wangaratta Station, Norton St, take the bus to Post Office/Myrtle St, then take the taxi to High Country.

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