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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Orbost is to train and bus which costs $9 - $27 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Orbost is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Orbost?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne station to Orbost. However, there are services departing from Flinder St Station/Flinders St and arriving at Nicholson St/Wolseley St via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Orbost?

The distance between Melbourne and Orbost is 377 km. The road distance is 370.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Orbost without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $9 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Melbourne to Orbost, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Orbost bus from?

Melbourne to Orbost bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Flinder St Station/Flinders St.

Where does the Melbourne to Orbost bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Orbost?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Orbost is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Melbourne to Orbost.

Where can I stay near Orbost?

There are 20+ hotels available in Orbost.

Melbourne to Orbost - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Orbost by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale StationTraralgon
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Nicholson St/Wolseley StCoach
6h 35m
$9–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
3. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Nicholson St/Wolseley St
7h 37m
$4–52
Drive 370.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Orbost370.3 km
4h 20m
$71–102

Melbourne to Orbost by train and bus

21Weekly Services

6h 35mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 377 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Nicholson St/Wolseley St via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale in around 7h 37m.

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