There are 4 ways to get from Pomonal to Melbourne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross StationBallarat
3h 59m$9–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ararat Station/High St to Bacchus Marsh StationBallarat
- Take the train from Bacchus Marsh Station to Southern Cross StationBallarat
4h 29m$10–39Drive 234.8 km
- Drive from Pomonal to Melbourne234.8 km
2h 40m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Ararat station to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
4h 44m$96–110
Pomonal to Melbourne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pomonal to Melbourne is to train which costs $8 - $22 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Pomonal to Melbourne is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Pomonal to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Lake Fyans Tourist Rd/Ararat - Pomonal Rd and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Ararat station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Pomonal and Melbourne is 241 km. The road distance is 234.8 km.
The best way to get from Pomonal to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $8 - $22.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Pomonal to Melbourne, including transfers.
Pomonal to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ararat station.
The best way to get from Pomonal to Melbourne is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $8 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $110 and takes 4h 44m.
Pomonal to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pomonal to Melbourne is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Pomonal to Melbourne.
What companies run services between Pomonal, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Journey Beyond - The Overland also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Ararat station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
Train from Bacchus Marsh Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Ararat Station/High St to Bacchus Marsh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ararat station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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