What is the cheapest way to get from Diggers Rest to Echuca?

The cheapest way to get from Diggers Rest to Echuca is to train which costs $13 - $17 and takes 3h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Echuca?

The fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Echuca is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Diggers Rest and Echuca?

No, there is no direct bus from Diggers Rest station to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy and arriving at Echuca Station/Sturt St via Sunbury Station/Brook St and Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Diggers Rest and Echuca?

No, there is no direct train from Diggers Rest station to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Diggers Rest Station and arriving at Echuca Station via Sunbury Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Diggers Rest to Echuca?

The distance between Diggers Rest and Echuca is 218 km. The road distance is 189.2 km.

How do I travel from Diggers Rest to Echuca without a car?

The best way to get from Diggers Rest to Echuca without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $13 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Diggers Rest to Echuca?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Diggers Rest to Echuca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Diggers Rest to Echuca bus from?

Diggers Rest to Echuca bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.

Where do I catch the Diggers Rest to Echuca train from?

Diggers Rest to Echuca train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sunbury Station.

Train or bus from Diggers Rest to Echuca?

The best way to get from Diggers Rest to Echuca is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $13 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $30 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Diggers Rest to Echuca bus arrive?

Diggers Rest to Echuca bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Echuca Station/Sturt St.

Where does the Diggers Rest to Echuca train arrive?

Diggers Rest to Echuca train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Echuca Station.

Can I drive from Diggers Rest to Echuca?

Yes, the driving distance between Diggers Rest to Echuca is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Diggers Rest to Echuca.

Where can I stay near Echuca?

There are 124+ hotels available in Echuca.

Diggers Rest to Echuca - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Diggers Rest to Echuca by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Echuca StationBendigo
3h 46m
$14–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca Station/Sturt StCoach
5h 25m
$11–30
Drive 189.2 km
1. Drive from Diggers Rest to Echuca189.2 km
2h 32m
$38–54

Diggers Rest to Echuca by train

19Weekly Trains

3h 46mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.6 km
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia and Echuca, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Sunbury Station to Echuca Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca Station/Sturt St 6 times a week. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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