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How to get fromMelbourne to Kiataby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Bus via Ararat

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    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ararat Station/High Stbus bus Ballarat
    2. Take the bus from Ararat to Hotel/Western Hwybus bus Coach
    5h 43m
    $26–67

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Nhill Stationtrain train The Overland
    6h 4m
    $120–257

  3. Drive 361.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Kiatacar car 361.4 km
    4h 25m
    $66–95

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Nhillbus bus Adelaide
    5h 59m
    $124–134

  5. Train via Geelong

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to North Shore Stationtrain train Geelong
    2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Nhill Stationtrain train The Overland
    6h 30m
    $116–244

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Kiata via Ararat and Hotel/Western Hwy in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Nhill Station twice a week. Tickets cost $90–230 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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