There are 4 ways to get from Warrnambool to Dimboola by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St to AraratCoach
- Take the train from Ararat Station to Dimboola StationThe Overland
6h 45mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St to AraratCoach
- Take the bus from Ararat to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd StCoach
6h 50m$5–124Train
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to North Shore StationGeelong
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Dimboola StationThe Overland
7h 15mDrive 257.1 km
- Drive from Warrnambool to Dimboola257.1 km
3h 2m$50–72
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Dimboola is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Dimboola is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool to Dimboola. However, there are services departing from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St and arriving at Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St via Ararat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Warrnambool station to Dimboola station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Dimboola Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Warrnambool and Dimboola is 409 km. The road distance is 257.1 km.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Dimboola without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Warrnambool to Dimboola, including transfers.
Warrnambool to Dimboola bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St station.
Warrnambool to Dimboola train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Dimboola is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $130 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Dimboola, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Warrnambool Station to Dimboola Station via North Shore Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St via Ararat in around 6h 50m.
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Train from Ararat Station to Dimboola Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from North Shore Station to Dimboola Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Warrnambool Station to North Shore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St to Ararat
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–25
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Ararat to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ararat to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Warrnambool to Dimboola bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ararat station.
Warrnambool to Dimboola train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at North Shore Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Dimboola is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Warrnambool to Dimboola.
There are two+ hotels available in Dimboola.