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How to get fromMelbourne to Swanpoolby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Benalla Stationtrain622 / ...
    2h 26m
    $86–227
  2. Drive 197.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne to Swanpoolcar197.2 km
    2h 30m
    $38–55
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Benalla Station, Coach Stopbus6208 / ...
    2h 50m
    $83–105
  4. Bus via Mansfield

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to MMBL Depot/High StbusCoach
    3h 21m
    $102–149

Questions & Answers

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Benalla Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Benalla Station, Coach Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17–25 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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