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How to get fromMelbourne to Murray Downsby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Murray Downs by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Swan Hill Stationtrain train Bendigo
    5h 4m
    $51–65
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus bus Bendigo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Murray Valley Hwybus bus Bendigo / ...
    5h 28m
    $85–141
  3. Drive 348.5 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Murray Downscar car 348.5 km
    4h 8m
    $63–91

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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Murray Downs, NSW, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Swan Hill Station twice daily. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Murray Downs via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and Murray Valley Hwy in around 5h 28m.

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