What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Little River?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Little River is to bus which costs $1 - $14 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Little River?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Little River is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Little River?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Little River Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Little River?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Little River Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Little River?

The distance between Melbourne and Little River is 55 km. The road distance is 49.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Little River without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Little River without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Little River?

The train from Southern Cross Station to Little River Station takes 42 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Little River bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Little River train from?

Melbourne to Little River train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Little River?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Little River is to train which takes 42 min and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $14 and takes 42 min.

Where does the Melbourne to Little River bus arrive?

Melbourne to Little River bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Little River Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Little River train arrive?

Melbourne to Little River train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Little River Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Little River?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Little River is 49 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Melbourne to Little River.

Where can I stay near Little River?

There are 402+ hotels available in Little River.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Little River Stationtrain Geelong
42 min
$8–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Little River Stationbus Geelong
42 min
$1–14
Drive 49.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Little Rivercar 49.3 km
36 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Little Rivertaxi 49.3 km
36 min
$110–140

Melbourne to Little River by train

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Distance: 55.3 km
Duration: 42 min

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Little River Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Little River Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $1–14 and the journey takes 42 min.

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