How to travel from Shepparton to Melbourne, Australia

The distance between Shepparton and Melbourne is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Shepparton to Melbourne by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to North Melbourne.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$31($21)
Operated by

V-Line

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    A$28($19)
Operated by

V-Line

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Melbourne.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shepparton and Melbourne

There are several options for getting from Shepparton to Melbourne by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$28 ($19) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$25 ($17).

The distance between Shepparton and Melbourne is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 164km (102 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Shepparton and Melbourne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shepparton to Melbourne is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx A$25 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Shepparton and Melbourne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$28 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shepparton and Melbourne. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Shepparton and Melbourne with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 40m.

V-Line run train services between Shepparton and Melbourne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shepparton and Melbourne. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Shepparton and Melbourne with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 2h 40m.

V-Line run regular bus services between Shepparton and Melbourne. Buses run twice a week and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shepparton to Melbourne. We recommend that you take the bus to North Melbourne. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Melbourne. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Shepparton and Melbourne. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shepparton to Melbourne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around A$31 ($21).

How do I get from Shepparton to Melbourne

Compare travel optionsbetween Shepparton and Melbourne

Transport options from Shepparton to Melbourne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 40m
A$31($21)
once daily219km (136 miles)
Train
2h 40m
A$28($19)
4 times a day182km (113 miles)
Drive
2hrs
A$25($17)
on demand182km (113 miles)

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Airports near Melbourne

The following major airports near Melbourne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Melbourne
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Melbourne
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Melbourne