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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Pimpinio is to train and bus which costs $10 - $35 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Pimpinio is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $55 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Pimpinio?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Pimpinio. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Fisher St/Western Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Pimpinio?

The distance between Melbourne and Pimpinio is 320 km. The road distance is 311 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Pimpinio without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $10 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Melbourne to Pimpinio, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Pimpinio bus from?

Melbourne to Pimpinio bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Pimpinio?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Pimpinio is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs $80 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Melbourne to Pimpinio bus arrive?

Melbourne to Pimpinio bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Pimpinio?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Pimpinio is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Melbourne to Pimpinio.

Where can I stay near Pimpinio?

There are 29+ hotels available in Pimpinio.

Melbourne to Pimpinio - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Pimpinio by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Fisher St/Western Hwybus Coach
5h 6m
$11–35
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Horsham Stationtrain The Overland
6h 21m
$82–203
Drive 311 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Pimpiniocar 311 km
3h 37m
$56–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ballaratbus Adelaide
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Fisher St/Western Hwybus Coach
5h 26m
$97–122

Melbourne to Pimpinio by train and bus

1Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.5 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Horsham Station twice a week. Tickets cost $80–200 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Fisher St/Western Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 5h 26m.

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