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How to get fromMelbourne to Kirkstallby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Kirkstall by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain train Geelong
    3h 46m
    $65–84

  2. Drive 275 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne to Kirkstallcar car 275 km
    3h 18m
    $50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus Coach / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus bus Coach
    5h 58m
    $59–108

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  • Distance: 290.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Kirkstall via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Warrnambool Station/Merri St in around 5h 58m.

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