There are 5 ways to get from Tullamarine to Lexton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Beaufort Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 21m$78–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Maryborough Station/Station Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Havelock St/Clarendon St to Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwybus Bendigo - Ballarat Via Maryborough
6h 58m$18–39Bus via Ballarat
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Havelock St/Clarendon Stbus
- Take the bus from Havelock St/Clarendon St to Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwybus
6h 55m$65–68Drive 146.2 km
- Drive from Tullamarine to Lextoncar 146.2 km
1h 40m$27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Maryborough Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Havelock St/Clarendon St to Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwybus Bendigo - Ballarat Via Maryborough
6h 12m$22–24
Tullamarine to Lexton by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tullamarine to Lexton is to train and bus which costs $21 - $24 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Tullamarine to Lexton is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tullamarine to Lexton. However, there are services departing from Sycamore Ave/Melrose Dr and arriving at Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy via Melbourne Airport, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Havelock St/Clarendon St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Tullamarine to Lexton station. However, there are services departing from Airport West/Matthews Ave #59 and arriving at Beaufort Station via Essendon Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Tullamarine and Lexton is 198 km. The road distance is 146.2 km.
The best way to get from Tullamarine to Lexton without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $75 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Tullamarine to Lexton, including transfers.
Tullamarine to Lexton bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.
Tullamarine to Lexton train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Tullamarine to Lexton is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $75 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus via Ballarat, which costs $64 - $68 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Tullamarine, VIC, Australia and Lexton, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Beaufort Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sycamore Ave/Melrose Dr to Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, Melbourne Airport, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Havelock St/Clarendon St in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Beaufort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Sunshine Station to Maryborough Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Tullamarine to Lexton bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.
Tullamarine to Lexton train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Beaufort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tullamarine to Lexton is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Tullamarine to Lexton.
There are 19+ hotels available in Lexton.