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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Maffra is to train and bus which costs $8 - $23 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Maffra is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Maffra?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Maffra. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Pearson St/Johnson St via Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Maffra?

The distance between Melbourne and Maffra is 220 km. The road distance is 217 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Maffra without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $8 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Melbourne to Maffra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Maffra bus from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Maffra?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Maffra is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $3 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $21 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Melbourne to Maffra bus arrive?

Melbourne to Maffra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Maffra?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Maffra is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Melbourne to Maffra.

Where can I stay near Maffra?

There are 31+ hotels available in Maffra.

Melbourne to Maffra - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Maffra by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Traralgon Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Pearson St/Johnson Stbus Traralgon
4h 19m
$9–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Pearson St/Johnson Stbus Traralgon
4h 26m
$3–32
Drive 217 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Maffracar 217 km
2h 38m
$40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Sale Stationtrain Traralgon
4h 23m
$9–20

Melbourne to Maffra by train and bus

22Weekly Services

4h 19mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Maffra.

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Distance: 219.9 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pearson St/Johnson St via Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Sale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 3h 3m.

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