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How to get fromMelbourne to Rainbowby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Horshambus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Chemist/Federal Stbus bus Hopetoun - Horsham Via Dimboola, Rainbow
    6h 55m
    $101–108

  2. Bus via Dimboola

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the bus from Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St to Chemist/Federal Stbus bus Hopetoun - Horsham Via Dimboola, Rainbow
    8h 5m
    $11–42

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Horsham Stationtrain train The Overland
    2. Take the bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Chemist/Federal Stbus bus Hopetoun - Horsham Via Dimboola, Rainbow
    7h 26m
    $87–201

  4. Drive 393.2 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Rainbowcar car 393.2 km
    4h 29m
    $70–102

Melbourne to Rainbow by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 406.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Chemist/Federal St via Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave in around 6h 55m.

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