There are 5 ways to get from Murray Bridge to Upper Ferntree Gully by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Murray Bridge Station to Southern Cross StationThe Overland
10h 11mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Information Centre/South Tce to Bendigo Station/Railway PlCoach
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross StationBendigo
12h 36m$21–60Bus
- Take the bus from Murray Bridge to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
11h 13m$100–104Drive 682.6 km
- Drive from Murray Bridge to Upper Ferntree Gully682.6 km
7h 49m$131–189Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Murray Bridge Adelaide Road to Adelaide City Currie Street Stop W2
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)ADL - MEL
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station
6h 9m$147–427
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Murray Bridge to Upper Ferntree Gully is to bus and train which costs $21 - $60 and takes 12h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Murray Bridge to Upper Ferntree Gully is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 9m and costs $140 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Murray Bridge to Upper Ferntree Gully station. However, there are services departing from Murray Bridge and arriving at Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy via King St/Lonsdale St and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Murray Bridge station to Upper Ferntree Gully station. However, there are services departing from Murray Bridge Station and arriving at Upper Ferntree Gully Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Murray Bridge and Upper Ferntree Gully is 753 km. The road distance is 682.6 km.
The best way to get from Murray Bridge to Upper Ferntree Gully without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Murray Bridge to Upper Ferntree Gully, including transfers.
Murray Bridge to Upper Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Murray Bridge station.
Murray Bridge to Upper Ferntree Gully train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Murray Bridge Station.
The best way to get from Murray Bridge to Upper Ferntree Gully is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $104 and takes 11h 13m.
What companies run services between Murray Bridge, SA, Australia and Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia?
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Murray Bridge Station to Southern Cross Station twice a week, and the journey takes 8h 45m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Murray Bridge to Southern Cross Coach Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 8h 45m.
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- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
Train from Murray Bridge Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Murray Bridge to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 (0)8 8562 1999
- Website
- linksa.com.au
Bus from Murray Bridge Adelaide Road to Adelaide City Currie Street Stop W2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–40
- Schedules at
- linksa.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Information Centre/South Tce to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Murray Bridge to Upper Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Murray Bridge to Upper Ferntree Gully train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Murray Bridge to Upper Ferntree Gully is 683 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Murray Bridge to Upper Ferntree Gully.
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