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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mortlake is to bus which costs $3 - $35 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mortlake is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Mortlake?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Mortlake. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Webster St/Dunlop St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Mortlake?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Mortlake station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Terang Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Mortlake?

The distance between Melbourne and Mortlake is 243 km. The road distance is 216.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mortlake without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $60 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Melbourne to Mortlake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Mortlake bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Mortlake train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Mortlake?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mortlake is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $35 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Melbourne to Mortlake bus arrive?

Melbourne to Mortlake bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Melbourne to Mortlake train arrive?

Melbourne to Mortlake train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Terang Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Mortlake?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mortlake is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Melbourne to Mortlake.

Where can I stay near Mortlake?

There are five+ hotels available in Mortlake.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Terang Stationtrain Geelong
3h 10m
$65–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Webster St/Dunlop Stbus Coach
4h 57m
$4–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Webster St/Dunlop Stbus Coach
4h 52m
$11–30
Drive 216.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Mortlakecar 216.2 km
2h 32m
$39–56

Melbourne to Mortlake by train and bus

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 243.2 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Terang Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Webster St/Dunlop St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 4h 57m.

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