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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Golden Square is to train which costs $12 - $15 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Golden Square is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Golden Square?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Golden Square. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Methodist Sunday School/High St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Golden Square?

The distance between Melbourne and Golden Square is 165 km. The road distance is 146.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Golden Square without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $12 - $15.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Melbourne to Golden Square, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Golden Square?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Golden Square is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $12 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $25 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Melbourne to Golden Square bus arrive?

Melbourne to Golden Square bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Golden Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Golden Square is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Melbourne to Golden Square.

Where can I stay near Golden Square?

There are 156+ hotels available in Golden Square.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 28m
$13–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Bendigo / ...
3h 48m
$8–25
Drive 146.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Golden Squarecar 146.9 km
1h 40m
$28–41

Melbourne to Golden Square by train and bus

152Weekly Services

2h 28mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164.9 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl 5 times a week. Tickets cost $2–20 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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