What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Simpson?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Simpson is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Simpson?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Simpson is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Simpson?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Simpson station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Camperdown Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Simpson?

The distance between Melbourne and Simpson is 236 km. The road distance is 195.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Simpson without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Simpson without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 6m and costs $95 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Simpson?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Melbourne to Simpson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Simpson train from?

Melbourne to Simpson train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Simpson train arrive?

Melbourne to Simpson train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Camperdown Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Simpson?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Simpson is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Melbourne to Simpson.

Where can I stay near Simpson?

There are 27+ hotels available in Simpson.

Melbourne to Simpson - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Camperdown Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the taxi from Camperdown Station to Simpsontaxi
3h 6m
$100–123
Drive 195.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Simpsoncar 195.3 km
2h 33m
$36–51
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus
3. Take the taxi from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Simpsontaxi
4h 16m
$112–160
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Camperdown Stationtrain Geelong
4h 32m
$53–73

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Distance: 235.7 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Camperdown Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 28m.

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