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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Helen is to train and line 21 bus which costs $12 - $15 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Helen is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Mount Helen?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Mount Helen. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Residence Dr/University Dr via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Mount Helen?

The distance between Melbourne and Mount Helen is 132 km. The road distance is 112.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mount Helen without a car is to bus and line 21 bus which takes 2h 6m and costs $6 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Melbourne to Mount Helen, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Melbourne to Mount Helen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Mount Helen?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mount Helen is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Melbourne to Mount Helen.

Where can I stay near Mount Helen?

There are 190+ hotels available in Mount Helen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Mount Helen 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 Residence Dr/University Drbus 21 / ...
2h 6m
$7–21
Train, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N to Residence Dr/University Drbus 21 / ...
2h 8m
$12–15
Drive 112.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Mount Helencar 112.1 km
1h 25m
$21–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Mount Helentaxi 112.1 km
1h 25m
$200–250

Melbourne to Mount Helen by bus

11Weekly Buses

2h 6mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132 km
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Residence Dr/University Dr via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N in around 2h 6m.

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