The distance between Swan Hill and Melbourne is around 336km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Swan Hill to Melbourne by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and then to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St.
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Take the train to Southern Cross.
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There are several options for getting from Swan Hill to Melbourne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$45 ($30) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$64 ($43).
The distance between Swan Hill and Melbourne is around 336km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Swan Hill and Melbourne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swan Hill to Melbourne is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx A$64 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Swan Hill and Melbourne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$45 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swan Hill and Melbourne. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Swan Hill and Melbourne with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 35m.
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Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swan Hill and Melbourne. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swan Hill to Melbourne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
V/Line run regular bus services between Swan Hill and Melbourne. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swan Hill to Melbourne. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swan Hill and Melbourne. The distance is around 336km (209 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swan Hill to Melbourne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$45 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 15m | A$48($32) | once daily | 378km (235 miles) |
Train | 4h 35m | A$45($30) | twice daily | 345km (215 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | A$64($43) | on demand | 336km (209 miles) |
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The following major airports near Melbourne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.