What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Raymond Island?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Raymond Island is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Raymond Island?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Raymond Island is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Melbourne to Raymond Island?

The distance between Melbourne and Raymond Island is 291 km. The road distance is 294.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Raymond Island without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Raymond Island without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 5h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Raymond Island?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Melbourne to Raymond Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Raymond Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Raymond Island is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Melbourne to Raymond Island.

Where can I stay near Raymond Island?

There are 208+ hotels available in Raymond Island.

Melbourne to Raymond Island - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Raymond Island by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the carferry from Paynesville to Raymond Islandcarferry
5h 42m
Drive 294.3 km
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1. Drive from Melbourne to Raymond Islandcar 294.3 km
3h 26m
$54–77
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus
3. Take the carferry from Paynesville to Raymond Islandcarferry
6h 50m

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Distance: 291.1 km
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Raymond Island, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Raymond Island. However, you can take the train to Bairnsdale Station, walk to Bairnsdale, take the bus to Raymond Island Ferry Terminal/Devon Rd, walk to Paynesville, then take the car ferry to Raymond Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Raymond Island via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Bairnsdale, Raymond Island Ferry Terminal/Devon Rd, and Paynesville in around 6h 50m.

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