There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Wangaratta by train, bus, night train, car or plane
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Train • 2h 46m
5 alternative options
Bus • 4h
Train, bus • 4h 15m
Night train • 2h 32m
Drive • 2h 37m
Fly, train • 4h 22m
Melbourne to Wangaratta by train
The train journey time between Melbourne and Wangaratta is around 2h 46m and covers a distance of around 234 km. Operated by V-Line and XPT, the Melbourne to Wangaratta train service departs from Southern Cross and arrives in Wangaratta. Typically 28 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Wangaratta is to train and bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Wangaratta is to night train which takes 2h 32m and costs $30 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Wangaratta. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Wangaratta via Ned Kelly Statue/Kate St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
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 46m.
The distance between Melbourne and Wangaratta is 202 km. The road distance is 237 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Wangaratta without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $29 - $160.
The train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Melbourne to Wangaratta bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Melbourne station.
Melbourne to Wangaratta train services, operated by V-Line, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Wangaratta is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $29 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $70 and takes 4h.
- Distance: 201.7 km
- Duration: 2h 46m
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 $29 - $40 and the journey takes 2h 46m. XPT also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Melbourne to Glenrowan 4 times a week. Tickets cost $58 - $64 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $310
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $700
V/Line provides passenger rail and coach services to regional destinations across Victoria, Australia. Services go to/from Southern Cross Station in the heart of Melbourne. Myki is used for travel to and from V/Line stations located between Melbourne and Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Traralgon and Seymour, while paper tickets must be used on coach travel and long-distance train services to Bairnsdale, Albury, Shepparton, Echuca, Swan Hill, Ararat, Maryborough and Warrnambool. First Class carriages have tray tables and larger reclining seats with more leg room.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29 - $40
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $29 - $40
Train from Southern Cross to Seymour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $19
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $14 - $19
Train from Albury to Wangaratta
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11 - $15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $11 - $15
- Phone
- 132 232
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Station, Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $160
- Website
- XPT
- Economy
- $30 - $40
- First
- $40 - $55
- Sleeper
- $130 - $160
Night train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Station, Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $160
- Website
- XPT
- Economy
- $30 - $40
- First
- $40 - $55
- Sleeper
- $130 - $160
Train from Albury Station, Platform 1 to Wangaratta Station, Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $140
- Website
- XPT
- Economy
- $19 - $25
- First
- $26 - $35
- Sleeper
- $110 - $140
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Melbourne to Glenrowan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $58 - $64
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
V/Line provides passenger rail and coach services to regional destinations across Victoria, Australia. Services go to/from Southern Cross Station in the heart of Melbourne. Myki is used for travel to and from V/Line stations located between Melbourne and Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Traralgon and Seymour, while paper tickets must be used on coach travel and long-distance train services to Bairnsdale, Albury, Shepparton, Echuca, Swan Hill, Ararat, Maryborough and Warrnambool. First Class carriages have tray tables and larger reclining seats with more leg room.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Seymour to Wangaratta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16 - $22
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $16 - $22
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The quickest flight from Melbourne Airport to Albury Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Melbourne to Wangaratta bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Glenrowan station.
Melbourne to Wangaratta train services, operated by V-Line, arrive at Wangaratta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Wangaratta is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Melbourne to Wangaratta.
Qantas and Regional Express offer flights from Melbourne Airport to Albury Airport.
There are 14+ hotels available in Wangaratta. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Melbourne Airport is to bus which takes 30 min and costs $18.