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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Howlong is to train which costs $28 - $180 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Howlong is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Howlong?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Howlong. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Sturt St After Hawkins St via Albury Station, Railway Pl, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Howlong?

The distance between Melbourne and Howlong is 336 km. The road distance is 295.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Howlong without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $28 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Melbourne to Howlong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Howlong bus from?

Melbourne to Howlong bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Howlong?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Howlong is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $28 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Albury, which costs and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Melbourne to Howlong bus arrive?

Melbourne to Howlong bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Albury station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Howlong?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Howlong is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Melbourne to Howlong.

Where can I stay near Howlong?

There are 50+ hotels available in Howlong.

Melbourne to Howlong - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Howlong by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain 622 / ...
4h 54m
$29–172
Bus via Albury
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Alburybus
5h 12m
Drive 295.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Howlongcar 295.5 km
3h 19m
$56–81
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Albury (ABX)plane MEL - ABX
2. Take the bus from Dean St Opp QEII Square to Sturt St After Hawkins Stbus
4h 32m
$231–785
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Alburybus
5h 52m
$55–115

Melbourne to Howlong by train and bus

28Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.5 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Howlong, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Albury Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $27–170 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Albury twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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