What is the cheapest way to get from Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale?

The cheapest way to get from Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale is to train which costs $23 - $35 and takes 7h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale?

The fastest way to get from Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Sovereign Hill and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Burdeu St/Main Rd and arriving at Bairnsdale via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Sovereign Hill and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct train from Sovereign Hill station to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale?

The distance between Sovereign Hill and Bairnsdale is 391 km. The road distance is 392 km.

How do I travel from Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale without a car?

The best way to get from Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs $23 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale bus from?

Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where do I catch the Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale train from?

Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.

Train or bus from Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale?

The best way to get from Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs $23 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $60 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale bus arrive?

Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale train arrive?

Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale is 392 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale.

Where can I stay near Bairnsdale?

There are 199+ hotels available in Bairnsdale.

Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
7h 6m
$24–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
3. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus
8h 52m
$10–60
Drive 392 km
1. Drive from Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdalecar 392 km
4h 29m
$71–102

Sovereign Hill to Bairnsdale by bus and train

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7h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 391.2 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Sovereign Hill, VIC, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bradshaw St/Magpie St to Bairnsdale Station via Ballarat Station, Ballarat Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burdeu St/Main Rd to Bairnsdale via Ballarat Station, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 8h 52m.

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