What is the cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale?

The cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale is to train which costs $15 - $20 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale?

The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Port Melbourne and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Bay Street Shops/Bay St and arriving at Bairnsdale via Flinder St Station/Flinders St and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Port Melbourne and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct train from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Graham St/Light Rail #128 and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale?

The distance between Port Melbourne and Bairnsdale is 278 km. The road distance is 279 km.

How do I travel from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale without a car?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $15 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale bus from?

Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Flinder St Station/Flinders St.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale train from?

Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $15 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $45 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale bus arrive?

Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale train arrive?

Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.

Can I drive from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale.

Where can I stay near Bairnsdale?

There are 199+ hotels available in Bairnsdale.

Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
5h 12m
$15–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
6h 22m
$9–44
Drive 279 km
1. Drive from Port Melbourne to Bairnsdalecar 279 km
3h 19m
$50–73

Port Melbourne to Bairnsdale by tram, foot, and train

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Distance: 277.8 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to Bairnsdale via Flinders Lane/Queen St, Flinder St Station/Flinders St, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 6h 22m.

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