CountryLink XPT train services, Albury <> Melbourne

Until later this year, road coaches will replace V/Line train services between Seymour and Albury/Wodonga.  This is to allow major rail upgrade works to take place.

While these works are undertaken, V/Line customers can travel on CountryLink's XPT service between Albury and Melbourne.

V/Line customers have access to seats on two daily XPT train services in each direction, at V/Line ticket prices.


Departure times


From Melbourne

Departs Melbourne daily 08:30 and 19:55 - stops at Benalla, Wangaratta and Albury

To Melbourne

Departs Albury daily at 04:12 and 15:19 - stops at Wangaratta, Benalla and Melbourne

The V/Line Albury/Wodonga – Melbourne timetable (PDF, 200KB)   lists times at other stops.

Reservations are required by calling V/Line on 136 196 or buy online.


Other information

Tickets at V/Line prices cannot be purchased on the train or through CountryLink.

Customers wishing to travel beyond Albury (e.g. to/from Sydney) should purchase a standard CountryLink ticket - see the CountryLink website (new window).

V/Line’s train service will return to normal on completion of the track upgrade works program in 2010.


Bikes on the XPT

As per the advice on the CountryLink website (new window), bikes can be taken on board, but reservations are required.  If you’re travelling with a bike, please contact CountryLink (new window) directly.