There are 2 ways to get from Essendon to Warrnambool by train or car
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Essendon to Warrnambool by train
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The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Warrnambool is to train which costs $13 - $17 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Warrnambool is to drive which takes 3h and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Warrnambool station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Warrnambool Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Essendon and Warrnambool is 274 km. The road distance is 255 km.
The best way to get from Essendon to Warrnambool without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $13 - $17.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Essendon to Warrnambool, including transfers.
Essendon to Warrnambool train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
Essendon to Warrnambool train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Warrnambool Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Warrnambool is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Essendon to Warrnambool.
There are 371+ hotels available in Warrnambool.
What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Warrnambool, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
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