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

The cheapest way to get from Stratford to Melbourne is to train which costs $9 - $14 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stratford to Melbourne is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Stratford and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Stratford to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Post Office/Hobson St and arriving at Flinder St Station/Flinders St via Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Stratford and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stratford Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Stratford to Melbourne?

The distance between Stratford and Melbourne is 221 km. The road distance is 229.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Stratford to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $9 - $14.

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

The train from Stratford Station to Flinders Street Station takes 3h 12m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Stratford to Melbourne bus from?

Stratford to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Post Office/Hobson St station.

Where do I catch the Stratford to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Stratford to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Stratford to Melbourne is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $9 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $35 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Stratford to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stratford to Melbourne train arrive?

Stratford to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Stratford to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stratford to Melbourne is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Stratford to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stratford Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Traralgon
3h 12m
$9–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Post Office/Hobson St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon / ...
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Flinder St Station/Flinders Stbus Traralgon
4h 25m
$3–33
Drive 229.2 km
1. Drive from Stratford to Melbournecar 229.2 km
2h 39m
$41–60

Stratford to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 221 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

V/Line operates a train from Stratford Station to Flinders Street Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office/Hobson St to Flinder St Station/Flinders St via Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 4h 25m.

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