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How to get fromMelbourne to Pentland Hillsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bacchus Marsh Stationtrain train Ballarat
    1h 22m
    $14–17
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Bacchus Marsh Stationbus bus Ballarat
    1h 40m
    $7–19
  3. Drive 55.6 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Pentland Hillscar car 55.6 km
    44 min
    $10–15
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Pentland Hillstaxi taxi 55.6 km
    44 min
    $130–160

Melbourne to Pentland Hills by train and bus

Calendar166Weekly Services
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Pentland Hills, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Bacchus Marsh Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Bacchus Marsh Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $1–13 and the journey takes 1h.

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