What is the cheapest way to get from Point Cook to Bairnsdale?

The cheapest way to get from Point Cook to Bairnsdale is to train which costs $18 - $22 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Point Cook to Bairnsdale?

The fastest way to get from Point Cook to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Point Cook to Bairnsdale?

The distance between Point Cook and Bairnsdale is 304 km. The road distance is 304.7 km.

How do I travel from Point Cook to Bairnsdale without a car?

The best way to get from Point Cook to Bairnsdale without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $18 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Point Cook to Bairnsdale?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Point Cook to Bairnsdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Point Cook to Bairnsdale bus from?

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

Train or bus from Point Cook to Bairnsdale?

The best way to get from Point Cook to Bairnsdale is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $18 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $45 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Point Cook to Bairnsdale bus arrive?

Point Cook to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Can I drive from Point Cook to Bairnsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Point Cook to Bairnsdale is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Point Cook to Bairnsdale.

Where can I stay near Bairnsdale?

There are 206+ hotels available in Bairnsdale.

Point Cook to Bairnsdale - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Point Cook and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Point Cook to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from South Shore Ave/Sanctuary Lakes South Bvd and arriving at Bairnsdale via Laverton Station/Railway Ave, Altona Gate SC/Millers Rd, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

There are 3 ways to get from Point Cook to Bairnsdale by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
5h 50m
$18–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
8h 2m
$7–41
Drive 304.7 km
1. Drive from Point Cook to Bairnsdalecar 304.7 km
3h 34m
$55–79

Point Cook to Bairnsdale by bus and train

21Weekly Services

5h 50mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303.9 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Point Cook, VIC, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Shore Ave/Sanctuary Lakes South Bvd to Bairnsdale via Laverton Station/Railway Ave, Altona Gate SC/Millers Rd, Southern Cross Station/Collins St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 8h 2m.

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