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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Batesford is to train which costs $8 - $20 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Batesford is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Batesford?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Batesford. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at River St/Midland Hwy via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Batesford?

The distance between Melbourne and Batesford is 91 km. The road distance is 74.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Batesford without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $8 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Melbourne to Batesford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Batesford bus from?

Melbourne to Batesford bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Batesford?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Batesford is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $8 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $25 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Melbourne to Batesford bus arrive?

Melbourne to Batesford bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Batesford?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Batesford is 75 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Melbourne to Batesford.

Where can I stay near Batesford?

There are 840+ hotels available in Batesford.

Melbourne to Batesford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Batesford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2h 18m
$8–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
2h 18m
$2–25
Drive 74.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Batesfordcar 74.9 km
53 min
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Batesfordtaxi 74.9 km
53 min
$150–180
Train, line 22 bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to North Shore Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from North Shore Station/Station St to Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool Stbus 22 / ...
3h 12m
$17–19

Melbourne to Batesford by train and bus

26Weekly Services

2h 18mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Batesford.

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Distance: 90.5 km
Duration: 2h 18m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce 3 times a week. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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