There are 4 ways to get from Mortlake to Melbourne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Terang Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
3h 3m$67–82Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Webster St/Dunlop St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 2m$10–30Drive 216.6 km
- Drive from Mortlake to Melbournecar 216.6 km
2h 32m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Webster St/Dunlop St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
4h 45m$97–117
Mortlake to Melbourne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mortlake to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $10 - $30 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Mortlake to Melbourne is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Mortlake to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Webster St/Dunlop St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Mortlake station to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Terang Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Mortlake and Melbourne is 243 km. The road distance is 216.6 km.
The best way to get from Mortlake to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $65 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Mortlake to Melbourne, including transfers.
Mortlake to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Webster St/Dunlop St station.
Mortlake to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Terang Station.
The best way to get from Mortlake to Melbourne is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $65 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $120 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Mortlake, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Terang Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Webster St/Dunlop St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Ballarat in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Terang Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–14
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Webster St/Dunlop St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Webster St/Dunlop St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Mortlake to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Mortlake to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mortlake to Melbourne is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Mortlake to Melbourne.
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