There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Moonambel by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Maryborough Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the taxi from Maryborough Station to Moonambeltaxi
3h 1m$109–143Drive 196.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne to Moonambelcar 196.2 km
2h 21m$36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ballaratbus Adelaide
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to 199 High Stbus Bendigo - Ballarat Via Maryborough
3h 58m$145–161Train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to 199 High Stbus Bendigo - Ballarat Via Maryborough
3h 38m$59–74
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Moonambel is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Moonambel is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Moonambel. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at 199 High St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Melbourne and Moonambel is 228 km. The road distance is 196.2 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Moonambel without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 1m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Melbourne to Moonambel, including transfers.
Melbourne to Moonambel bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne to Moonambel bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Moonambel is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Melbourne to Moonambel.
There are 36+ hotels available in Moonambel.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Moonambel, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Moonambel via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and 199 High St in around 3h 58m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Maryborough Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to 199 High St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to 199 High St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Maryborough Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5461 1633
- Website
- 131008.com
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