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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Newtown is to train which costs $14 - $18 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Newtown is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Newtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Stinton Ave/West Fyans St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Newtown?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Newtown station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Geelong Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Newtown?

The distance between Melbourne and Newtown is 81 km. The road distance is 74.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Newtown without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Melbourne to Newtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Newtown bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Newtown train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Newtown?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Newtown is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $22 and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the Melbourne to Newtown bus arrive?

Melbourne to Newtown bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Melbourne to Newtown train arrive?

Melbourne to Newtown train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Geelong Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Newtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Newtown is 74 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Melbourne to Newtown.

Where can I stay near Newtown?

There are 896+ hotels available in Newtown.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
1h 24m
$14–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
1h 37m
$7–21
Drive 74.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Newtowncar 74.5 km
57 min
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Newtowntaxi 74.5 km
57 min
$170–210

Melbourne to Newtown by train and bus

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1h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.1 km
Duration: 1h 24m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce 5 times a week. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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