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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Tarrington is to train and bus which costs $11 - $30 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Tarrington is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Tarrington?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Tarrington. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Tarrington Lutheran School/Hamilton Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Hamilton Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Tarrington?

The distance between Melbourne and Tarrington is 363 km. The road distance is 283 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Tarrington without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $11 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Melbourne to Tarrington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Tarrington bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Tarrington bus arrive?

Melbourne to Tarrington bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Tarrington?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Tarrington is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Melbourne to Tarrington.

Where can I stay near Tarrington?

There are 22+ hotels available in Tarrington.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tarrington Lutheran School/Hamilton Hwybus Coach
5h 50m
$11–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus Coach
5h 59m
$5–47
Train, bus via Ballarat
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus Coach
5h 54m
$12–43
Drive 283 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Tarringtoncar 283 km
3h 27m
$51–74

Melbourne to Tarrington by train and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 50mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 362.7 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Tarrington Lutheran School/Hamilton Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Hamilton Station/Station St in around 5h 59m.

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