What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Sovereign Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Sovereign Hill is to train which costs $14 - $18 and takes 1h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Sovereign Hill?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Sovereign Hill is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Sovereign Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Sovereign Hill. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Burdeu St/Main Rd via Ballarat Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Sovereign Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Sovereign Hill station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Sovereign Hill?

The distance between Melbourne and Sovereign Hill is 116 km. The road distance is 110.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Sovereign Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Sovereign Hill without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $14 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Sovereign Hill?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Melbourne to Sovereign Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Sovereign Hill bus from?

Melbourne to Sovereign Hill bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Sovereign Hill train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Sovereign Hill?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Sovereign Hill is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $101 - $105 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Melbourne to Sovereign Hill bus arrive?

Melbourne to Sovereign Hill bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.

Where does the Melbourne to Sovereign Hill train arrive?

Melbourne to Sovereign Hill train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ballarat Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Sovereign Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Sovereign Hill is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Melbourne to Sovereign Hill.

Where can I stay near Sovereign Hill?

There are 206+ hotels available in Sovereign Hill.

Melbourne to Sovereign Hill - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Sovereign Hill by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 58m
$15–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ballaratbus Adelaide
2h 21m
$101–105
Drive 110.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Sovereign Hillcar 110.1 km
1h 20m
$20–29

Melbourne to Sovereign Hill by train and bus

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.2 km
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Sovereign Hill, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ballarat once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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