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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Clear is to train which costs $12 - $15 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Clear is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Mount Clear?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Mount Clear. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Mount Clear PS/Geelong Rd via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Mount Clear?

The distance between Melbourne and Mount Clear is 129 km. The road distance is 112.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mount Clear without a car is to bus and line 21 bus which takes 1h 58m and costs $6 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Melbourne to Mount Clear, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Mount Clear?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mount Clear is to bus and line 21 bus which takes 1h 58m and costs $6 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $15 and takes 2h.

Where does the Melbourne to Mount Clear bus arrive?

Melbourne to Mount Clear bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Mount Clear?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mount Clear is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Melbourne to Mount Clear.

Where can I stay near Mount Clear?

There are 191+ hotels available in Mount Clear.

Melbourne to Mount Clear - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 21 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Mount Clear by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 21 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Ballarat / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N to Mount Clear PS/Geelong Rdbus 21 / ...
1h 58m
$7–21
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h
$12–15
Drive 112.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Mount Clearcar 112.7 km
1h 24m
$21–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Mount Cleartaxi 112.7 km
1h 24m
$200–250

Melbourne to Mount Clear by bus

11Weekly Buses

1h 58mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.7 km
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Mount Clear PS/Geelong Rd via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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