What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Barker?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Barker is to bus which costs $11 - $60 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Barker?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Barker is to fly and bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $130 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Mount Barker?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Opposite Cornerstone College/Adelaide Rd. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Mount Barker?

The distance between Melbourne and Mount Barker is 703 km. The road distance is 690.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Mount Barker without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mount Barker without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 22m and costs $130 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Mount Barker?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Melbourne to Mount Barker, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Mount Barker bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Mount Barker bus arrive?

Melbourne to Mount Barker bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Opposite Cornerstone College/Adelaide Rd station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Mount Barker?

Mount Barker is 30 min behind Melbourne. It is currently 2:18 AM in Melbourne and 1:48 AM in Mount Barker.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Mount Barker?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mount Barker is 690 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Melbourne to Mount Barker.

Where can I stay near Mount Barker?

There are 176+ hotels available in Mount Barker.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Mount Barker by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
2. Take the bus from Stop D1 Currie St - North side to Stop 63 Adelaide Rd - East sidebus
4h 17m
$133–318
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Opposite Cornerstone College/Adelaide Rdbus Coach
11h 15m
$11–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Murray Bridge Stationtrain The Overland
2. Take the bus from Murray Bridge Information Centre to Mount Barker Stop 62 Adelaide Road West Sidebus T800 / ...
10h 22m
$137–346
Drive 690.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Mount Barkercar 690.1 km
7h 45m
$125–180
Bus via Stop D1 Currie St - North side
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
11h 18m
$100–104

Melbourne to Mount Barker by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

10h 22mAverage Duration

$137Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Mount Barker.

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Distance: 703.3 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Mount Barker, SA, Australia?

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Opposite Cornerstone College/Adelaide Rd once a week. Tickets cost $11–60 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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