There are 4 ways to get from Warrnambool to Echuca by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Footscray StationGeelong
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Echuca StationBendigo
7h 10m$16–22Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Echuca Station/Sturt St
7h 56m$5–51Drive 371.1 km
- Drive from Warrnambool to Echuca371.1 km
4h 48m$71–103Bus, train
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
- Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Echuca Station
8h$11–44
Warrnambool to Echuca by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Echuca is to train which costs $16 - $22 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Echuca is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool station to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station/Merri St and arriving at Echuca Station/Sturt St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Warrnambool station to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Echuca Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Warrnambool and Echuca is 506 km. The road distance is 371.1 km.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Echuca without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $16 - $22.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Warrnambool to Echuca, including transfers.
Warrnambool to Echuca bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Warrnambool Station/Merri St.
Warrnambool to Echuca train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Echuca is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $16 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $55 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Echuca, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Warrnambool Station to Echuca Station via Footscray Station in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Echuca Station/Sturt St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 7h 56m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Warrnambool Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
Train from Footscray Station to Echuca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
Train from Castlemaine Station to Echuca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Echuca Station/Sturt St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Warrnambool to Echuca bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Warrnambool to Echuca train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Echuca is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Warrnambool to Echuca.
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