What is the cheapest way to get from Dimboola to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Dimboola to Melbourne is to bus via Dundas St/Market St which costs $5 - $45 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dimboola to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Dimboola to Melbourne is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Dimboola and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dimboola and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Dimboola and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dimboola Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Dimboola to Melbourne?

The distance between Dimboola and Melbourne is 335 km. The road distance is 330.2 km.

How do I travel from Dimboola to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Dimboola to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $95 - $99.

How long does it take to get from Dimboola to Melbourne?

The bus from Dimboola to Southern Cross Coach Terminal takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Dimboola to Melbourne bus from?

Dimboola to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Dimboola station.

Where do I catch the Dimboola to Melbourne train from?

Dimboola to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Dimboola Station.

Train or bus from Dimboola to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Dimboola to Melbourne is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $95 - $99. Alternatively, you can train via Ararat, which costs $60 - $240 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Dimboola to Melbourne bus arrive?

Dimboola to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Dimboola to Melbourne train arrive?

Dimboola to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Ararat Station.

Can I drive from Dimboola to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Dimboola to Melbourne is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Dimboola to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5357+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dimboola to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
4h 45m
$95–99
Bus via Dundas St/Market St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St to Dundas St/Market Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Dundas St/Market St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Coach
7h 2m
$5–42
Train via Ararat
1. Take the train from Dimboola Station to Ararat Stationtrain The Overland
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 13m
$60–236
Drive 330.2 km
1. Drive from Dimboola to Melbournecar 330.2 km
3h 50m
$60–87
Train
1. Take the train from Dimboola Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
5h 40m
$85–210

Dimboola to Melbourne by bus

14Weekly Buses

4h 45mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 335.1 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Dimboola, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Dimboola to Southern Cross Coach Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dimboola Station to Southern Cross Station via Ararat Station in around 5h 13m.

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