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

The cheapest way to get from Swan Hill to Bairnsdale is to train which costs $20 - $29 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swan Hill to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 7h 16m and costs $100 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Swan Hill and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Swan Hill station to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St and arriving at Bairnsdale via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Swan Hill and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct train from Swan Hill station to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Swan Hill Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Swan Hill to Bairnsdale?

The distance between Swan Hill and Bairnsdale is 620 km. The road distance is 594.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Swan Hill to Bairnsdale without a car is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs $20 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Swan Hill to Bairnsdale, including transfers.

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

Swan Hill to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St.

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

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

Train or bus from Swan Hill to Bairnsdale?

The best way to get from Swan Hill to Bairnsdale is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs $20 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $70 and takes 11h 49m.

Where does the Swan Hill to Bairnsdale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swan Hill to Bairnsdale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swan Hill to Bairnsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Swan Hill to Bairnsdale is 595 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Swan Hill to Bairnsdale.

Where can I stay near Bairnsdale?

There are 199+ hotels available in Bairnsdale.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swan Hill Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
9h 43m
$21–29
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis 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
11h 49m
$8–69
Drive 594.9 km
1. Drive from Swan Hill to Bairnsdalecar 594.9 km
7h 16m
$106–153

Swan Hill to Bairnsdale by train

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Distance: 620.4 km
Duration: 9h 43m

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

You can take a train from Swan Hill Station to Bairnsdale Station via Southern Cross Station in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Bairnsdale via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 11h 49m.

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