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How to get fromMelbourne to Kennet Riverby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Kennet River by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Birregurra Stationtrain train Geelong
    2. Take the taxi from Birregurra Station to Kennet Rivertaxi taxi
    2h 49m
    $119–152

  2. Drive 180.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne to Kennet Rivercar car 180.7 km
    2h 33m
    $33–47

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train Geelong
    2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Hawdon Ave/Great Ocean Rdbus bus Coach
    4h 53m
    $49–81

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus bus Geelong
    2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Hawdon Ave/Great Ocean Rdbus bus Coach
    4h 53m
    $42–85

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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Kennet River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 184.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Kennet River, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Kennet River via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Hawdon Ave/Great Ocean Rd in around 4h 53m.

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