What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Winter Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Winter Valley is to train and line 25 bus which costs $14 - $18 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Winter Valley?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Winter Valley is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Winter Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Winter Valley. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at The Avenue/Smythes Rd via Ballarat Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Winter Valley?

The distance between Melbourne and Winter Valley is 121 km. The road distance is 114.5 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Winter Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Winter Valley without a car is to train and line 25 bus which takes 2h 16m and costs $14 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Winter Valley?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Melbourne to Winter Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Winter Valley bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Winter Valley bus arrive?

Melbourne to Winter Valley bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Winter Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Winter Valley is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Melbourne to Winter Valley.

Where can I stay near Winter Valley?

There are 205+ hotels available in Winter Valley.

Melbourne to Winter Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 25 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 25 bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station to The Avenue/Smythes Rdbus 25
2h 16m
$15–18
Bus via Footscray Station/Irving St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Ballarat
4h 34m
$12–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ballaratbus Adelaide
2h 36m
$101–105
Drive 114.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Winter Valleycar 114.5 km
1h 25m
$21–30

Melbourne to Winter Valley by train and bus

176Weekly Services

2h 16mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 121.5 km
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Winter Valley, VIC, Australia?

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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