There are 4 ways to get from Warrnambool to Craigieburn by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
4h 15m$12Bus
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
6h 38m$67–85Drive 273.7 km
- Drive from Warrnambool to Craigieburncar 273.7 km
3h 13m$51–73Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
- Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MGB - MEL
6h 9m$260–415
Warrnambool to Craigieburn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Craigieburn is to train which costs $12 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Craigieburn is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool station to Craigieburn station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station/Merri St and arriving at Craigieburn Station/Walters St via Ballarat, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Warrnambool station to Craigieburn station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Craigieburn Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Warrnambool and Craigieburn is 293 km. The road distance is 273.7 km.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Craigieburn without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Warrnambool to Craigieburn, including transfers.
Warrnambool to Craigieburn bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Warrnambool Station/Merri St.
Warrnambool to Craigieburn train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Craigieburn is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $85 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Craigieburn, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Craigieburn Station/Walters St via Ballarat, Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd in around 6h 38m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–330
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East
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Booking & Getting There
Warrnambool to Craigieburn bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Warrnambool to Craigieburn train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Craigieburn is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Warrnambool to Craigieburn.
There are 3285+ hotels available in Craigieburn.







