Albury to Melbourne train: Fare costs, timetable and stops
The Albury to Melbourne train leaves three times a day, taking around four hours. One way tickets cost $41.20.
The Albury to Melbourne train connects the largest city on the Murray River to the Victorian state capital. This Albury to Melbourne train service is handy to know about if planning to travel around Australia by rail and other public transport.
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Albury is on the northern bank of the Murray River in New South Wales. Historically, because the different states have different rail gauges, very few Australian trains cross state lines. Albury is where the Victorian rail network can link to the New South Wales rail network.
Albury to Melbourne train timetable
According to the Albury to Melbourne train timetable, there are three direct trains on the route per day. These leave Albury at 06.35, 12.45 and 17.20.
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In the opposite direction, the Melbourne to Albury trains leave at 07.07, 12.05 and 18.02. Full timetables, including change services and coaches, is available on the V/Line website.
Journey times for these Melbourne to Albury trains are a little inconsistent. The quickest service takes three hours and 55 minutes. The evening train from Albury to Melbourne takes longest – it is scheduled to arrive at Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station four hours and 25 minutes after leaving Albury.
Best Albury accommodation picks
The best places to stay in Albury are:
- For a heated pool and spa in a gorgeous location next to a riverside park: Best Western Plus Hovell Tree Inn.
- For apartments with kitchenettes in a central location: Mantra Albury.
- For a good quality motel next to the train station: Winsor Park Motor Inn.
- For a holiday park with lots of facilities for the kids: Big4 Albury Tourist Park.
- For a motel with cheap rates and fairly central location: Allawa Motor Inn.
Albury to Melbourne train stops
Stops on the Albury to Melbourne train line include Wodonga, Chiltern, Springhurst and Wangaratta. Next come Benalla, Violet Town, Euroa, Avenel and Seymour. From Seymour, it acts more or less as an express service, stopping only for a set-down at Broadmeadows Station.
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- Hassle-dodging advance tickets for the Melbourne Skydeck, Melbourne Zoo, the Ice Bar (with cocktails) and Sea Life Aquarium.
Albury to Melbourne train fare prices
Given the distance covered, Albury to Melbourne train fares are pretty reasonable. A one-way train ticket from Albury to Melbourne costs $41.20 at the time of writing. This has to be bought as a paper ticket – Myki cards don’t work on the Albury to Melbourne rail route. You can, however, book the tickets online.
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