What is the cheapest way to get from Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne is to bus via Ballarat which costs $3 - $40 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Dadswells Bridge and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne?

The distance between Dadswells Bridge and Melbourne is 266 km. The road distance is 257.2 km.

How do I travel from Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 21m and costs $8 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne bus from?

Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy station.

Train or bus from Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne is to bus via Ballarat which takes 4h 46m and costs $3 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $180 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne bus arrive?

Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5351+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy to Araratbus Coach
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 21m
$9–143
Bus via Ballarat
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Ballarat / ...
4h 46m
$3–35
Drive 257.2 km
1. Drive from Dadswells Bridge to Melbournecar 257.2 km
2h 58m
$47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy to Araratbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ararat station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
5h 6m
$96–112
Train
1. Take the train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
5h 43m
$65–171

Dadswells Bridge to Melbourne by bus and train

32Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266.2 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Dadswells Bridge, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Station twice a week. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 4h 19m.

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