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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Harkness is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Harkness is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Harkness?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Harkness. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Claret Ash Bvd/Arnolds Creek Bvd via Melton Station/Staughton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Harkness?

The distance between Melbourne and Harkness is 47 km. The road distance is 44.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Harkness without a car is to train and line 459 bus which takes 1h 28m and costs $11 - $14.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Melbourne to Harkness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Harkness bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Harkness bus arrive?

Melbourne to Harkness bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Melton Station/29 Staughton St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Harkness?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Harkness is 45 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Melbourne to Harkness.

Where can I stay near Harkness?

There are 282+ hotels available in Harkness.

Melbourne to Harkness - 5 ways to travel via train, line 459 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Harkness by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 459 bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Melton Station/Staughton St to Claret Ash Bvd/Arnolds Creek Bvdbus 459
1h 28m
$12–14
Bus, line 459 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Melton Station/29 Staughton Stbus Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Melton Station/Staughton St to Claret Ash Bvd/Arnolds Creek Bvdbus 459
1h 36m
$6–16
Drive 44.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Harknesscar 44.9 km
40 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Harknesstaxi 44.9 km
40 min
$110–140
Train, line 455 bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Melton Station/Staughton St to Emerald Ct/Caitlyn Drbus 455
1h 37m
$12–14

Melbourne to Harkness by train and bus

189Weekly Services

1h 28mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 47.4 km
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Claret Ash Bvd/Arnolds Creek Bvd via Melton Station/29 Staughton St and Melton Station/Staughton St in around 1h 36m.

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