There are 3 ways to get from Echuca to Ferntree Gully by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Echuca Station to Southern Cross StationBendigo
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ferntree Gully StationBelgrave
4h 39m$14–17Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StCoach
5h 20m$8–26Drive 235.5 km
- Drive from Echuca to Ferntree Gully235.5 km
2h 57m$45–65
Echuca to Ferntree Gully by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Echuca to Ferntree Gully is to train which costs $14 - $17 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Echuca to Ferntree Gully is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Echuca station to Ferntree Gully. However, there are services departing from Echuca Station/Sturt St and arriving at Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via King St/Lonsdale St and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Echuca station to Ferntree Gully station. However, there are services departing from Echuca Station and arriving at Ferntree Gully Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Echuca and Ferntree Gully is 287 km. The road distance is 235.5 km.
The best way to get from Echuca to Ferntree Gully without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $14 - $17.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Echuca to Ferntree Gully, including transfers.
Echuca to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Echuca Station/Sturt St.
Echuca to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Echuca Station.
The best way to get from Echuca to Ferntree Gully is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $14 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $27 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Echuca, VIC, Australia and Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Echuca Station to Ferntree Gully Station via Southern Cross Station in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St once daily. Tickets cost $2–22 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Echuca Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ferntree Gully Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Echuca to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Echuca to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Echuca to Ferntree Gully is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Echuca to Ferntree Gully.
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