What is the cheapest way to get from Simpson to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Simpson to Melbourne is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Simpson to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Simpson to Melbourne is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct train between Simpson and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Simpson station to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Camperdown Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Simpson to Melbourne?

The distance between Simpson and Melbourne is 236 km. The road distance is 195.7 km.

How do I travel from Simpson to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Simpson to Melbourne without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 8m and costs $100 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Simpson to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Simpson to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Simpson to Melbourne train from?

Simpson to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Camperdown Station.

Where does the Simpson to Melbourne train arrive?

Simpson to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Simpson to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Simpson to Melbourne is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Simpson to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5311+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Simpson to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Simpson to Melbourne by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Simpson to Camperdown Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Camperdown Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
3h 8m
$100–121
Drive 195.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Simpson to Melbournecar 195.7 km
2h 34m
$36–51
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Simpson to Colac Station/Gellibrand Sttaxi
2. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus
3. Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
4h 17m
$113–162
Train
1. Take the train from Camperdown Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
4h 34m
$56–70

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Distance: 236 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Simpson, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Camperdown Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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