There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Leigh Creek by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 34m$36–47Drive 100.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne to Leigh Creekcar 100.1 km
1h 11m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
1h 39m$29–51
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Leigh Creek is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Leigh Creek is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Leigh Creek station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Leigh Creek station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Melbourne and Leigh Creek is 123 km. The road distance is 100.1 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Leigh Creek without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Melbourne to Leigh Creek, including transfers.
Melbourne to Leigh Creek bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Leigh Creek train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Leigh Creek is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Leigh Creek, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St once daily. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Leigh Creek bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Melbourne to Leigh Creek train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ballarat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Leigh Creek is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Melbourne to Leigh Creek.
There are 205+ hotels available in Leigh Creek.