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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Creswick is to train which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Creswick is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Creswick?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Creswick. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Hall St/Albert St via Ballarat Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Creswick?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Creswick Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Creswick?

The distance between Melbourne and Creswick is 132 km. The road distance is 115.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Creswick without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $8 - $13.

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

The train from Southern Cross Station to Creswick Station takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Creswick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Creswick train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Creswick?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Creswick is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $8 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs $7 - $22 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Melbourne to Creswick bus arrive?

Melbourne to Creswick bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Melbourne to Creswick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Creswick?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Creswick is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Melbourne to Creswick.

Where can I stay near Creswick?

There are 622+ hotels available in Creswick.

Melbourne to Creswick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Creswick by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Creswick Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 44m
$8–13
Bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station to Hall St/Albert Stbus 30
2h 49m
$8–22
Drive 115.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Creswickcar 115.7 km
1h 24m
$21–30
Train, line 30 bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station to Hall St/Albert Stbus 30
2h 44m
$15–18

Melbourne to Creswick by train

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Distance: 131.9 km
Duration: 1h 44m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Creswick Station twice a week. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Hall St/Albert St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Ballarat Station in around 2h 49m.

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