What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to The Kelly Tree?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to The Kelly Tree is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to The Kelly Tree?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to The Kelly Tree is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Melbourne to The Kelly Tree?

The distance between Melbourne and The Kelly Tree is 248 km. The road distance is 213.6 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to The Kelly Tree without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to The Kelly Tree without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 57m and costs $150 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to The Kelly Tree?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Melbourne to The Kelly Tree, including transfers.

Can I drive from Melbourne to The Kelly Tree?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to The Kelly Tree is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Melbourne to The Kelly Tree.

Where can I stay near The Kelly Tree?

There are 77+ hotels available in The Kelly Tree.

Melbourne to The Kelly Tree - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to The Kelly Tree by train, taxi, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Benalla Station622 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Benalla Station to The Kelly Tree
2h 57m
$151–317
Drive 213.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to The Kelly Tree213.6 km
2h 47m
$42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to MMBL Depot/High StCoach
3h 24m
$97–139
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale StationLilydale
2. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to MMBL Depot/High StCoach
4h 26m
$102–144

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 248.5 km
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and The Kelly Tree, VIC, Australia?

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to MMBL Depot/High St twice daily. Tickets cost $2–20 and the journey takes 2h 54m.

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