There are 4 ways to get from Pomonal to Melbourne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 59m$10–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ararat Station/High St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Ballarat
4h 31m$3–33Drive 234.8 km
- Drive from Pomonal to Melbournecar 234.8 km
2h 41m$43–61Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Take the bus from Ararat station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
4h 44m$96–110
Pomonal to Melbourne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pomonal to Melbourne is to bus which costs $2 - $35 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Pomonal to Melbourne is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pomonal to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Lake Fyans Tourist Rd/Ararat - Pomonal Rd and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Ararat Station/High St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Pomonal station to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Ararat Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Pomonal and Melbourne is 241 km. The road distance is 234.8 km.
The best way to get from Pomonal to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $9 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Pomonal to Melbourne, including transfers.
Pomonal to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ararat Station/High St.
Pomonal to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ararat Station.
The best way to get from Pomonal to Melbourne is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $9 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $35 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Pomonal, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Journey Beyond - The Overland also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Ararat Station/High St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily. Tickets cost $2–22 and the journey takes 3h 2m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Ararat Station/High St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- 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 Ararat station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Pomonal to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Pomonal to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pomonal to Melbourne is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Pomonal to Melbourne.
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