What is the cheapest way to get from Shelbourne to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Shelbourne to Melbourne is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shelbourne to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Shelbourne to Melbourne is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $26 - $40.

How far is it from Shelbourne to Melbourne?

The distance between Shelbourne and Melbourne is 157 km. The road distance is 149.4 km.

How do I travel from Shelbourne to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Shelbourne to Melbourne without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 9m and costs $60 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Shelbourne to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Shelbourne to Melbourne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Shelbourne to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Shelbourne to Melbourne is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 2h 52m.

Can I drive from Shelbourne to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Shelbourne to Melbourne is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Shelbourne to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5345+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Shelbourne to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Shelbourne to Melbourne by taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Shelbourne to Castlemaine Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 9m
$64–78
Drive 149.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shelbourne to Melbournecar 149.4 km
1h 46m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Bendigo
3h 15m
$39–65
Train
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 52m
$45–58
Line 4 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tarrengower Prison/Bridgewater-Maldon Rd to Castlemainebus 4
2. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 14m
$37–47

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shelbourne to Melbourne.

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Distance: 156.9 km
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Shelbourne, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St 3 times a week. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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