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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkeld to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $9 - $29 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkeld to Melbourne is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkeld and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkeld to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Dunkeld to Melbourne?

The distance between Dunkeld and Melbourne is 261 km. The road distance is 255.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkeld to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 47m and costs $9 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Dunkeld to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkeld to Melbourne bus from?

Dunkeld to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy station.

Where does the Dunkeld to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dunkeld to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkeld to Melbourne is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Dunkeld to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5345+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Dunkeld to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Dunkeld to Melbourne by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 47m
$9–28
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Information Centre/Glenelg 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 24m
$3–36
Drive 255.7 km
1. Drive from Dunkeld to Melbournecar 255.7 km
3h 6m
$46–67
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MGB - MEL
5h 6m
$179–561

Dunkeld to Melbourne by bus and train

14Weekly Services

3h 47mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 261 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 4h 24m.

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