What is the cheapest way to get from Port Fairy to Melton?

The cheapest way to get from Port Fairy to Melton is to train which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Fairy to Melton?

The fastest way to get from Port Fairy to Melton is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Port Fairy and Melton?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Fairy to Melton. However, there are services departing from Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St and arriving at Melton via Ararat station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Port Fairy and Melton?

No, there is no direct train from Port Fairy station to Melton station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Melton Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Port Fairy to Melton?

The distance between Port Fairy and Melton is 306 km. The road distance is 263.8 km.

How do I travel from Port Fairy to Melton without a car?

The best way to get from Port Fairy to Melton without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $23 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Port Fairy to Melton?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Port Fairy to Melton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Fairy to Melton bus from?

Port Fairy to Melton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St station.

Where do I catch the Port Fairy to Melton train from?

Port Fairy to Melton train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.

Train or bus from Port Fairy to Melton?

The best way to get from Port Fairy to Melton is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $23 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus via Ararat, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Port Fairy to Melton bus arrive?

Port Fairy to Melton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ararat station.

Where does the Port Fairy to Melton train arrive?

Port Fairy to Melton train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Deer Park Station.

Can I drive from Port Fairy to Melton?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Fairy to Melton is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Port Fairy to Melton.

Where can I stay near Melton?

There are 300+ hotels available in Melton.

Port Fairy to Melton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Fairy to Melton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Geelong
5h 31m
$23–42
Bus via Ararat
1. Take the bus from Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St to Araratbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ararat station to Meltonbus Melbourne
6h 51m
$98–123
Drive 263.8 km
1. Drive from Port Fairy to Meltoncar 263.8 km
3h 10m
$48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Meltonbus
7h 28m
$60–81

Port Fairy to Melton by bus and train

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5h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 305.9 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Port Fairy, VIC, Australia and Melton, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Warrnambool Station to Deer Park Station twice a week. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St to Melton via Ararat station in around 6h 51m.

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