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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Benalla is to bus which costs $18 - $26 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Benalla is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $9 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Benalla?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and arriving at Benalla Station, Coach Stop station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Benalla?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Benalla Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Benalla?

The distance between Melbourne and Benalla is 195 km. The road distance is 195.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Benalla without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $9 - $150.

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

The train from Southern Cross to Benalla Station takes 2h 6m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Benalla bus from?

Melbourne to Benalla bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Benalla train from?

Melbourne to Benalla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Benalla?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Benalla is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $9 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $26 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Melbourne to Benalla bus arrive?

Melbourne to Benalla bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Benalla Station, Coach Stop.

Where does the Melbourne to Benalla train arrive?

Melbourne to Benalla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Benalla Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Benalla?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Benalla is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Melbourne to Benalla.

Where can I stay near Benalla?

There are 26+ hotels available in Benalla.

Melbourne to Benalla - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Benalla by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Benalla Stationtrain 622 / ...
2h 6m
$9–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Benalla Station, Coach Stopbus 6222 / ...
2h 50m
$18–26
Drive 195.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Benallacar 195.1 km
2h 16m
$36–51

Melbourne to Benalla by train

49Weekly Trains

2h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 195.3 km
Duration: 2h 6m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Benalla Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 6m. V/Line also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Benalla Station, Coach Stop twice a week. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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