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

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Kennett 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 Kennett Rivertaxi taxi
    2h 42m
    $149–182

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 14m
    $2–30

  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 14m
    $9–26

  4. Drive 163.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Kennett Rivercar car 163.3 km
    2h 12m
    $30–43

Melbourne to Kennett River by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Kennett River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 194.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Hawdon Ave/Great Ocean Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 4h 14m.

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