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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Crowlands is to bus which costs $6 - $27 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Crowlands is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Crowlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Crowlands. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Crowlands Primary School/Ararat St Arnaud Rd via Ararat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Crowlands?

The distance between Melbourne and Crowlands is 239 km. The road distance is 199.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Crowlands without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $6 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Melbourne to Crowlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Crowlands bus from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Crowlands?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Crowlands is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $6 - $27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $140 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Melbourne to Crowlands bus arrive?

Melbourne to Crowlands bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ararat Station/High St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Crowlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Crowlands is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Melbourne to Crowlands.

Where can I stay near Crowlands?

There are 20+ hotels available in Crowlands.

Melbourne to Crowlands - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ararat Station/High Stbus Ballarat
3h 52m
$6–27
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 54m
$11–132
Drive 199.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Crowlandscar 199.1 km
2h 19m
$36–52
Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus Adelaide
4h 55m
$98–103

Melbourne to Crowlands by bus

1Weekly Buses

3h 52mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.2 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ararat Station/High St once a week. Tickets cost $3–23 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Journey Beyond - The Overland also services this route twice a week.

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