There are 3 ways to get from Ferntree Gully to Echuca by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ferntree Gully Station to Southern Cross StationBelgrave
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Echuca StationBendigo
4h 55m$13–16Bus
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service RdBox Hill - Melbourne Airport
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca Station/Sturt StCoach
6h 8m$24–43Drive 235 km
- Drive from Ferntree Gully to Echuca235 km
2h 58m$45–65
Ferntree Gully to Echuca by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Echuca is to train which costs $13 - $17 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Echuca is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferntree Gully to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Brenock Park Dr/Burwood Hwy and arriving at Echuca Station/Sturt St via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Ferntree Gully station to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Ferntree Gully Station and arriving at Echuca Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Ferntree Gully and Echuca is 287 km. The road distance is 235 km.
The best way to get from Ferntree Gully to Echuca without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $13 - $17.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Ferntree Gully to Echuca, including transfers.
Ferntree Gully to Echuca bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.
Ferntree Gully to Echuca train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Ferntree Gully Station.
The best way to get from Ferntree Gully to Echuca is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $13 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia and Echuca, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Ferntree Gully Station to Echuca Station via Southern Cross Station in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenock Park Dr/Burwood Hwy to Echuca Station/Sturt St via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd, and Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Ferntree Gully Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- 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
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Echuca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Phone
- +61 (0)3 9335 2811
- info@skybus.com.au
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca Station/Sturt St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Ferntree Gully to Echuca bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd station.
Ferntree Gully to Echuca train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferntree Gully to Echuca is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Ferntree Gully to Echuca.
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