What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Southside Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Southside Beach is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Southside Beach?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Southside Beach is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Southside Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Southside Beach. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Park Lane/Bell St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Southside Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Southside Beach station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Waurn Ponds Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Southside Beach?

The distance between Melbourne and Southside Beach is 114 km. The road distance is 102.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Southside Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Southside Beach without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $60 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Southside Beach?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Melbourne to Southside Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Southside Beach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Southside Beach train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Southside Beach?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Southside Beach is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $60 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Melbourne to Southside Beach bus arrive?

Melbourne to Southside Beach bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Melbourne to Southside Beach train arrive?

Melbourne to Southside Beach train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Waurn Ponds Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Southside Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Southside Beach is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Melbourne to Southside Beach.

Where can I stay near Southside Beach?

There are 947+ hotels available in Southside Beach.

Melbourne to Southside Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 53 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Southside Beach by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Waurn Ponds Stationtrain Geelong
1h 39m
$64–77
Drive 102.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Southside Beachcar 102.1 km
1h 21m
$19–27
Bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Park Lane/Bell Stbus 53
2h 25m
$30–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Surf Coast Shire Offices/Merrijig Drbus 53
2h 6m
$39–62
Train, line 52 bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Marshall Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd to Park Lane/Bell Stbus 52 / ...
2h 18m
$38–46

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Distance: 114.3 km
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Southside Beach, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Waurn Ponds Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Southside Beach via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Park Lane/Bell St in around 2h 25m.

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