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How to get fromMelbourne to Thoonaby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Benalla Stationtrain622 / ...
    2h 36m
    $106–257
  2. Drive 227.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne to Thoonacar227.9 km
    2h 45m
    $44–63
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to GlenrowanbusSydney
    2h 52m
    $160–179
  4. Train via Benalla Station

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Benalla StationtrainSeymour
    2h 45m
    $93–120

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Thoona, 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, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Glenrowan once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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