What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Golden Point?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Golden Point is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Golden Point?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Golden Point is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Golden Point?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Golden Point?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Ballarat Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Golden Point?

The distance between Melbourne and Golden Point is 113 km. The road distance is 109.7 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Golden Point without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Golden Point without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Golden Point?

The train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Golden Point bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Golden Point train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Golden Point?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Golden Point is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $16 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Melbourne to Golden Point bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Golden Point train arrive?

Melbourne to Golden Point train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ballarat Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Golden Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Golden Point is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Melbourne to Golden Point.

Where can I stay near Golden Point?

There are 194+ hotels available in Golden Point.

Melbourne to Golden Point - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Golden Point by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat StationBallarat
1h 25m
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StCoach / ...
1h 30m
$1–16
Drive 109.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Golden Point109.7 km
1h 19m
$21–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Golden Point109.7 km
1h 19m
$200–240

Melbourne to Golden Point by train

209Weekly Trains

1h 25mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 113.2 km
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Golden Point, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St once daily. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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