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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lancaster is to train and bus via Bendigo which costs $16 - $23 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Lancaster-Mooroopna Rd/Byrneside-Kyabram Rd via Echuca Station/Sturt St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Lancaster?

The distance between Melbourne and Lancaster is 192 km. The road distance is 188.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Lancaster without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $10 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Melbourne to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Lancaster bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Lancaster bus arrive?

Melbourne to Lancaster bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Echuca Station/Sturt St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Lancaster is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Melbourne to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 70+ hotels available in Lancaster.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Murchison East Stationtrain Seymour
2. Take the bus from Murchison East Station/Cassidys Rd to Lancaster-Mooroopna Rd/Byrneside-Kyabram Rdbus Coach
3h 47m
$10–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Echuca Station/Sturt Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Lancaster-Mooroopna Rd/Byrneside-Kyabram Rdbus Coach
4h 39m
$4–36
Drive 188.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Lancastercar 188.7 km
2h 21m
$34–49
Train, bus via Bendigo
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Lancaster-Mooroopna Rd/Byrneside-Kyabram Rdbus Shepparton Station - Bendigo Station Via Shepparton Station
4h 48m
$16–22

Melbourne to Lancaster by train and bus

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 192.1 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lancaster-Mooroopna Rd/Byrneside-Kyabram Rd via Echuca Station/Sturt St in around 4h 39m.

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