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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Clunes is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Clunes is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Clunes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Butcher Shop/Service St. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Clunes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Clunes Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Clunes?

The distance between Melbourne and Clunes is 150 km. The road distance is 133.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Clunes without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $7 - $10.

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

The train from Southern Cross Station to Clunes Station takes 1h 57m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Clunes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Clunes train from?

Melbourne to Clunes train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Clunes?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Clunes is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $18 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Melbourne to Clunes bus arrive?

Melbourne to Clunes bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Butcher Shop/Service St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Clunes train arrive?

Melbourne to Clunes train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Clunes Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Clunes?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Clunes is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Melbourne to Clunes.

Where can I stay near Clunes?

There are 37+ hotels available in Clunes.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Clunes Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 57m
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Butcher Shop/Service Stbus Coach
2h 20m
$2–18
Drive 133.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Clunescar 133.7 km
1h 38m
$26–37

Melbourne to Clunes by train

2Weekly Trains

1h 57mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 150 km
Duration: 1h 57m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Clunes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Butcher Shop/Service St 6 times a week. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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