There are 3 ways to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
3h 20m$8–11Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus Geelong
- Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
4h 31m$3–35Drive 255.4 km
- Drive from Warrnambool to Melbournecar 255.4 km
2h 59m$47–67
Warrnambool to Melbourne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne is to train which costs $8 - $11 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station/Merri St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Warrnambool Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Warrnambool and Melbourne is 267 km. The road distance is 255.4 km.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $8 - $11.
The train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Warrnambool to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Warrnambool Station/Merri St.
Warrnambool to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $40 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Warrnambool to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr.
Warrnambool to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Melbourne is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Warrnambool to Melbourne.
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