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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Timboon is to train and bus which costs $11 - $16 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Timboon is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Timboon?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Timboon. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Timboon-Nullawarre Rd/Bailey St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Camperdown Station/Longmore St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Timboon?

The distance between Melbourne and Timboon is 239 km. The road distance is 214.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Timboon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $11 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Melbourne to Timboon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Timboon bus from?

Melbourne to Timboon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Timboon bus arrive?

Melbourne to Timboon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Timboon?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Timboon is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Melbourne to Timboon.

Where can I stay near Timboon?

There are 90+ hotels available in Timboon.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Camperdown StationGeelong
2. Take the bus from Camperdown Station/Longmore St to Timboon-Nullawarre Rd/Bailey StTimboon - Camperdown Via Camperdown - Cobden Rd
4h 23m
$12–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Camperdown Station/Longmore St
3. Take the bus from Camperdown Station/Longmore St to Timboon-Nullawarre Rd/Bailey St
6h 36m
$7–37
Drive 214.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Timboon214.3 km
2h 49m
$41–59

Melbourne to Timboon by train and bus

14Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 239.5 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Timboon-Nullawarre Rd/Bailey St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Camperdown Station/Longmore St in around 6h 36m.

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