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Melbourne to Penola

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4 h 59 min
421 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Melbourne to Penola

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Cheapest
By car (421 km)
4 h 59 min
421 km.
from $23
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Rideshare
4 h 59 min
421 km.
from $16.02
Plane, Bus
4 h 57 min
366 km.
from $307.59
Train, Bus
8 h 51 min
366 km.
from $45.65
Train, bus via Bordertown, Train, bus via Bordertown
9 h 12 min
366 km.
from $93.43
Bus
9 h 8 min
366 km.
from $94.04

Transport providers

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Bordertown
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.97–$58.13

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.16–$20.22

Stateliner

Phone:
1300 851 345
Email:
Website:
stateliner.com.au/
Bus from Mount Gambier to Penola
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.69–$26.54
Bus from Bordertown to Penola
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.48–$31.59

Train operators

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.31–$7.58

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Southern Cross to Bordertown
Ave. Duration:
6h 34m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$53.08–$151.65

Airlines

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Mount
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.38–$530.78

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Penola?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Penola is to train and bus which costs $21.74 - $46.74 and takes 8h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Penola?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Penola is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Penola?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Penola. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Penola via Bordertown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Penola?

The distance between Melbourne and Penola is 493 km. The road distance is 418.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Penola without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Penola without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $21.74 - $46.74 .

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Penola?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Melbourne to Penola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Penola bus from?

Melbourne to Penola bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Penola?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Penola is to bus which takes 9h 8m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 . There are no good options to train or fly between Melbourne to Penola.

Where does the Melbourne to Penola bus arrive?

Melbourne to Penola bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Bordertown station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Penola?

Penola is 30 min behind Melbourne. It is currently 05:43 in Melbourne and 05:13 in Penola.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Penola?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Penola is 418 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Melbourne to Penola.

Where can I stay near Penola?

There are 26+ hotels available in Penola. Prices start at $84.10 per night.
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