There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Rupanyup by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Ararat
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Ararat to Walter St/Cromie Stbus Coach
4h 41m$11–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Walter St/Cromie Stbus Coach
5h$4–30Drive 282.7 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Rupanyupcar 282.7 km
3h 21m$51–74Train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Stationtrain The Overland
- Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Walter St/Cromie Stbus Coach
5h 19m$70–170
Melbourne to Rupanyup by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Rupanyup is to bus which costs $4 - $30 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Rupanyup is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $50 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Walter St/Cromie St. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Melbourne and Rupanyup is 293 km. The road distance is 282.7 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Rupanyup without a car is to train and bus via Ararat which takes 4h 41m and costs $10 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Melbourne to Rupanyup, including transfers.
Melbourne to Rupanyup bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Rupanyup bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Walter St/Cromie St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Rupanyup is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Melbourne to Rupanyup.
There are two+ hotels available in Rupanyup.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Rupanyup, VIC, Australia?
V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Walter St/Cromie St once a week. Tickets cost $4–30 and the journey takes 5h.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
Train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $65–80
- Red Standard Everyday
- $80–95
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $110–140
- Red Premium Everyday
- $130–160
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Ararat to Walter St/Cromie St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Walter St/Cromie St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $4–30
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Walter St/Cromie St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide














