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 43m.

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 33m and costs $55 - $85.

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 43m and costs $18 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m 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 43m and costs $18 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $45 and takes 7h 54m.

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 33m to drive from Point Cook to Bairnsdale.

Where can I stay near Bairnsdale?

There are 214+ 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 7h 54m.

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 StationTraralgon
5h 43m
$18–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes StTraralgon
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to BairnsdaleTraralgon
7h 54m
$7–41
Drive 304.7 km
1. Drive from Point Cook to Bairnsdale304.7 km
3h 33m
$58–84

Point Cook to Bairnsdale by bus and train

21Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303.9 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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 3h 54m. 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 7h 54m.

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