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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain train Geelong
    2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rdbus bus Coach
    5h 29m
    $11–28

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Hamilton Station/Station Stbus bus Coach
    6h 21m
    $5–49

  3. Drive 306.5 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Macarthurcar car 306.5 km
    3h 33m
    $55–80

  4. Bus via Ararat

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the bus from Ararat to Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rdbus bus Coach
    7h 16m
    $97–120

Melbourne to Macarthur by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Hamilton Station/Station St in around 6h 21m.

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