What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Miners Rest?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Miners Rest is to train which costs $12 - $15 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Miners Rest?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Miners Rest is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Miners Rest?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Miners Rest. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Miners Rest SC/Howe St via Wendouree Station/Learmonth Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Miners Rest?

The distance between Melbourne and Miners Rest is 126 km. The road distance is 118.4 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Miners Rest without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Miners Rest without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $12 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Miners Rest?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Melbourne to Miners Rest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Miners Rest bus from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Miners Rest?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Miners Rest is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $12 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $22 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Melbourne to Miners Rest bus arrive?

Melbourne to Miners Rest bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Wendouree Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Miners Rest?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Miners Rest is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Melbourne to Miners Rest.

Where can I stay near Miners Rest?

There are 209+ hotels available in Miners Rest.

Melbourne to Miners Rest - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Miners Rest by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Wendouree Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 52m
$12–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Wendouree Stationbus Ballarat
3h 7m
$7–21
Drive 118.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Miners Restcar 118.4 km
1h 24m
$22–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Miners Resttaxi 118.4 km
1h 24m
$210–260

Melbourne to Miners Rest by train and bus

49Weekly Services

2h 52mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.5 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Miners Rest, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Wendouree Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Wendouree Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $1–17 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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