What is the cheapest way to get from Swifts Creek to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Swifts Creek to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $16 - $22 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swifts Creek to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Swifts Creek to Melbourne is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Swifts Creek and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Swifts Creek to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd and arriving at Flinder St Station/Flinders St via Bailey St/Princes Hwy and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Swifts Creek to Melbourne?

The distance between Swifts Creek and Melbourne is 368 km. The road distance is 374.9 km.

How do I travel from Swifts Creek to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Swifts Creek to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 50m and costs $16 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Swifts Creek to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Swifts Creek to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swifts Creek to Melbourne bus from?

Swifts Creek to Melbourne bus services, operated by Regional Transit, depart from Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd station.

Where does the Swifts Creek to Melbourne bus arrive?

Swifts Creek to Melbourne bus services, operated by Regional Transit, arrive at Bailey station.

Can I drive from Swifts Creek to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Swifts Creek to Melbourne is 375 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Swifts Creek to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

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Swifts Creek to Melbourne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Swifts Creek to Melbourne by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd to Bairnsdalebus 14
2. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Traralgon
6h 50m
$16–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd to Baileybus 14
2. Take the bus from Bailey St/Princes Hwy to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
3. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Flinder St Station/Flinders Stbus
8h 2m
$9–46
Drive 374.9 km
1. Drive from Swifts Creek to Melbournecar 374.9 km
4h 27m
$68–97

Swifts Creek to Melbourne by bus and train

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6h 50mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 368.1 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Swifts Creek, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd to Flinder St Station/Flinders St via Bailey St/Princes Hwy and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 8h 2m.

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