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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Wangaratta by train, bus, night train or car

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Train  •  2h 40m

  1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Melbourne - Albury Via Seymour / ...

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Bus via Ned Kelly Statue/Kate St  •  3h 50m

  1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Glenrowan Sydney

Bus  •  4h 6m

  1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Wangaratta Melbourne - Albury Via Seymour

Night train  •  2h 32m

  1. Take the night train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Station 622

Drive  •  2h 37m

  1. Drive from Melbourne to Wangaratta 237 km

Melbourne to Wangaratta by train

The train journey time between Melbourne and Wangaratta is around 2h 40m and covers a distance of around 234 km. Operated by V/Line and NSW TrainLink XPT, the Melbourne to Wangaratta train service departs from Southern Cross and arrives in Wangaratta. Typically 31 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

31 Weekly Trains
2h 40m Average Duration
$8 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Wangaratta is to bus which costs $8 - $12 and takes 4h 6m.

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The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Wangaratta is to night train which takes 2h 32m and costs $30 - $160.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Wangaratta. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Wangaratta. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

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The distance between Melbourne and Wangaratta is 202 km. The road distance is 237 km.

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The best way to get from Melbourne to Wangaratta without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $8 - $160.

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The train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs four times a day.

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

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Melbourne to Wangaratta train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross station.

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The best way to get from Melbourne to Wangaratta is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $8 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Ned Kelly Statue/Kate St, which costs $60 - $70 and takes 3h 50m.

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  • Distance: 201.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8 - $11 and the journey takes 2h 40m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Glenrowan 6 times a week. Tickets cost $58 - $64 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone
131 500
Website
transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Station
Ave. Duration
2h 36m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$30 - $160
Website
https://transportnsw.info/regional
Book at
https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
Economy
$30 - $40
First
$40 - $55
Sleeper
$130 - $160
Night train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Station
Ave. Duration
2h 32m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$30 - $160
Website
https://transportnsw.info/regional
Book at
https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
Economy
$30 - $40
First
$40 - $55
Sleeper
$130 - $160
Bus operators
Firefly Express
Phone
1300 730 740
Website
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Glenrowan
Ave. Duration
2h 35m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
$58 - $64
Website
http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
V/Line
Phone
1800 800 007
Website
vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Wangaratta
Ave. Duration
4h 6m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$8 - $12
Website
https://www.vline.com.au/
Off Peak
$8 - $12

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Melbourne to Wangaratta bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Glenrowan station.

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Melbourne to Wangaratta train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Wangaratta station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Wangaratta is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Melbourne to Wangaratta.

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There are 31+ hotels available in Wangaratta. Prices start at $95 AUD per night.

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