There are 4 ways to get from Pimpinio to Melbourne by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Fisher St/Western Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 54m$11–34Train
- Take the train from Horsham Station to Ararat Stationtrain The Overland
- Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
6h 20m$54–235Drive 310.9 km
- Drive from Pimpinio to Melbournecar 310.9 km
3h 37m$56–80Bus
- Take the bus from Fisher St/Western Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
5h 37m$98–121
Pimpinio to Melbourne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pimpinio to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $11 - $35 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Pimpinio to Melbourne is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Pimpinio to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Fisher St/Western Hwy and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Pimpinio station to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Horsham Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via Ararat Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Pimpinio and Melbourne is 324 km. The road distance is 310.9 km.
The best way to get from Pimpinio to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 54m and costs $11 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Pimpinio to Melbourne, including transfers.
Pimpinio to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Fisher St/Western Hwy station.
Pimpinio to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Horsham Station.
The best way to get from Pimpinio to Melbourne is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $50 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Pimpinio, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Fisher St/Western Hwy to Southern Cross Station via Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave, Horsham Station, and Ararat Station in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fisher St/Western Hwy to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Ballarat in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Horsham Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $45–55
- Red Standard Everyday
- $45–55
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $70–85
- Red Premium Everyday
- $75–95
Train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Fisher St/Western Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Fisher St/Western Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
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More Questions & Answers
Pimpinio to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Pimpinio to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Ararat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pimpinio to Melbourne is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Pimpinio to Melbourne.
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