There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Tatyoon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 50m$75–213Drive 213.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne to Tatyooncar 213.1 km
2h 42m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Tarara Roadhousebus Adelaide
3h 50m$170–194Train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to General Store/Glenelg Hwybus Coach
4h 5m$65–97
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Tatyoon is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Tatyoon is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Tatyoon. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Tarara Roadhouse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Tatyoon station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Ararat Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Melbourne and Tatyoon is 233 km. The road distance is 213.1 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Tatyoon without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $70 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Melbourne to Tatyoon, including transfers.
Melbourne to Tatyoon bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne to Tatyoon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Tatyoon is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $70 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $200 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Tatyoon, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Journey Beyond - The Overland also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Tarara Roadhouse once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Tarara Roadhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to General Store/Glenelg Hwy
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Tatyoon bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Tarara Roadhouse station.
Melbourne to Tatyoon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ararat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Tatyoon is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Melbourne to Tatyoon.
There are one+ hotels available in Tatyoon.