There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Howlong by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain 622 / ...
4h 51m$32–172Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Alburybus
5h 49m$61–121Drive 295.5 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Howlongcar 295.5 km
3h 19m$53–76Bus via Albury Station, Coach Bay 1
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1bus 6406 / ...
5h 54m$46–77
Melbourne to Howlong by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Howlong is to bus via Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 which costs $45 - $80 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Howlong is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Howlong. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Sturt St After Hawkins St via Dean St Opp QEII Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Howlong station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Albury Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Melbourne and Howlong is 336 km. The road distance is 295.5 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Howlong without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $30 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Melbourne to Howlong, including transfers.
Melbourne to Howlong bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne to Howlong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Howlong is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $30 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Howlong, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Albury Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $27–170 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Albury once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Albury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Howlong bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Albury station.
Melbourne to Howlong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Albury Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Howlong is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Melbourne to Howlong.
There are 52+ hotels available in Howlong.