There are 3 ways to get from Reservoir to Warrnambool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
5h 14m$16–20Line 903 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus
- Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
6h 40m$9–43Drive 264.9 km
- Drive from Reservoir to Warrnamboolcar 264.9 km
3h 12m$48–69
Reservoir to Warrnambool by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reservoir to Warrnambool is to train which costs $15 - $20 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Reservoir to Warrnambool is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Reservoir station to Warrnambool station. However, there are services departing from Preston Station/Murray Rd and arriving at Warrnambool Station/Merri St via Sunshine Station/City Pl and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Reservoir to Warrnambool station. However, there are services departing from West Preston/Gilbert Rd #47 and arriving at Warrnambool Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Reservoir and Warrnambool is 279 km. The road distance is 264.9 km.
The best way to get from Reservoir to Warrnambool without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $15 - $20.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Reservoir to Warrnambool, including transfers.
Reservoir to Warrnambool bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Preston Station/Murray Rd.
Reservoir to Warrnambool train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Reservoir to Warrnambool is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $15 - $20. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus and bus, which costs $8 - $45 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Reservoir, VIC, Australia and Warrnambool, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Warrnambool Station/Merri St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- 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 Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Warrnambool Station/Merri St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Reservoir to Warrnambool bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Reservoir to Warrnambool train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Warrnambool Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reservoir to Warrnambool is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Reservoir to Warrnambool.
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