What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Port Franklin?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Port Franklin is to bus which costs $23 - $50 and takes 3h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Port Franklin?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Port Franklin is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Port Franklin?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Port Franklin. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Newsagency/Stanley St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Port Franklin?

The distance between Melbourne and Port Franklin is 201 km. The road distance is 179.5 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Port Franklin without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Port Franklin without a car is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs $23 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Port Franklin?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Melbourne to Port Franklin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Port Franklin bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Port Franklin bus arrive?

Melbourne to Port Franklin bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Newsagency/Stanley St station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Port Franklin?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Port Franklin is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Melbourne to Port Franklin.

Where can I stay near Port Franklin?

There are 115+ hotels available in Port Franklin.

Melbourne to Port Franklin - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Port Franklin by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Newsagency/Stanley Stbus Coach
3h 13m
$24–47
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Morwell Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the taxi from Morwell Station to Port Franklintaxi
3h 16m
$209–262
Drive 179.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Port Franklincar 179.5 km
2h 12m
$33–47

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Distance: 201.4 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Port Franklin, VIC, Australia?

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Newsagency/Stanley St 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–22 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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