What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge is to bus which costs $15 - $70 and takes 12h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge is to fly and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $120 - $320.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Cup and Murray Bridge?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge station. However, there are services departing from Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 and arriving at Murray Bridge Station via Melbourne Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge?

The distance between Melbourne Cup and Murray Bridge is 723 km. The road distance is 643.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge without a car is to train which takes 10h 21m and costs $140 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge?

It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge train from?

Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge?

The best way to get from Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge is to train which takes 10h 21m and costs $140 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $70 and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge train arrive?

Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Murray Bridge Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge is 643 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge.

Where can I stay near Murray Bridge?

There are 63+ hotels available in Murray Bridge.

Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Murray Bridge Stationtrain The Overland
10h 21m
$141–351
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Information Centre/South Tcebus Coach
12h 21m
$15–65
Drive 643.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridgecar 643.1 km
7h 16m
$117–169
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
2. Take the bus from Currie Street, Stop D1 to Murray Bridge Adelaide Roadbus
6h 30m
$120–317
Bus via Adelaide
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
2. Take the bus from Currie Street, Stop D1 to Murray Bridge Adelaide Roadbus 1213
14h 21m
$115–121

Melbourne Cup to Murray Bridge by foot, tram, and train

2Weekly Services

10h 21mAverage Duration

$141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 723.4 km
Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Melbourne Cup, VIC, Australia and Murray Bridge, SA, Australia?

Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Murray Bridge Station twice a week. Tickets cost $130–340 and the journey takes 8h 33m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Information Centre/South Tce once a week. Tickets cost $10–60 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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