There are 3 ways to get from Warrnambool to Yarra Valley by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
4h 49m$18Bus
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
6h 45m$72–93Drive 283.2 km
- Drive from Warrnambool to Yarra Valleycar 283.2 km
3h 28m$52–75
Warrnambool to Yarra Valley by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Yarra Valley is to train which costs $18 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Yarra Valley is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool station to Yarra Valley. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station/Merri St and arriving at Harding Rd/Warrandyte-Ringwood Rd via Ballarat, King St/Lonsdale St and Warrandyte Reserve/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Warrnambool station to Yarra Valley station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Ringwood Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Warrnambool and Yarra Valley is 305 km. The road distance is 283.2 km.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Yarra Valley without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $18.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Warrnambool to Yarra Valley, including transfers.
Warrnambool to Yarra Valley bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Warrnambool Station/Merri St.
Warrnambool to Yarra Valley train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Yarra Valley is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $95 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Yarra Valley, 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 Harding Rd/Warrandyte-Ringwood Rd via Ballarat, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, King St/Lonsdale St, and Warrandyte Reserve/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd in around 6h 45m.
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
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Booking & Getting There
Warrnambool to Yarra Valley bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Warrnambool to Yarra Valley train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Yarra Valley is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Warrnambool to Yarra Valley.
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