Click the help link at any time to return to this page.

Default is ‘Return’. For a ‘One Way’ journey, click the button next to ‘One way’.

Click your mouse into the ‘Departing From:’ text box (where it says ‘Enter origin’). 

(the words ‘Enter Origin’ will disappear)

Start typing the name of the station/stop you want to depart from.  

As you type, we will match the letters to everything in our station/stop list.  When the list of matching stations/stops appears, you can use the up and down arrow keys and ‘Enter’ on your keyboard, or use your mouse to choose from the list. 

NB: If list or your desired stop does not appear, go to next step.

You can also select the ‘Show all stops’ link (highlighted left)…

… which will bring up a new screen with every station/stop.

Scroll through the list until you find the station/stop you want then double click your mouse on it.

Enter your destination in the same way.

Using the drop-down lists, choose your departure date (default = today’s date). 

You can also choose a timeframe or leave it as the default ‘Anytime’, which will show all services for the date chosen.

You can click the ‘Calendar’ icon if you would prefer to see a pop-up calendar.  Click on the date you want. 

You cannot select dates in the past and if you want to scroll forward to the next month, click ‘>’.

If you chose ‘Return’ in the first step, repeat the steps above to enter your return date. 

This will not be visible if you chose ‘One Way’.

Click the ‘Find Times’ button and a new screen will appear with services available for your chosen date(s) and time(s).

Choose the service(s) by clicking the ‘radio button’ in the “Select” column…

…then press ‘Calculate your fare’.

Interurban (short distance) train service.

> Interurban and Intercity information

Intercity (long distance) train service.

> Interurban and Intercity information

Special train service. 

These services do not form part of our master timetable (e.g. additional Footy trains).

Connex train service.

Connex operates train services in the metropolitan Melbourne area.

See the Connex website (new window) or Metlink website (new window) or call 131 638 for more information.

Coach service.

All V/Line coaches have air conditioning and toilets.

Special coach service. 

These services do not form part of our master timetable e.g. coach replacement services when train lines are undergoing essential maintenance.

Taxi service

Operates exclusively between Mount Beauty and Bright to connect to the Bright <‑> Southern Cross Station coach service.

Scheduled service has been cancelled. 

Call us on 136 196 to confirm alternative arrangements.

First Class available.

First Class carriages have larger, reclining seats with more leg room and meal trays.  > More information about First Class

Wheelchair accessible service. 

View our Customers with disabilities page for more information.  If travelling by coach, or if you have specific requirements, please call us on 136 196 at least 24 hours before you travel.

Catering available on this service. 

See Onboard food and drinks.

Reservations required. 

Please call us on 136 196 (+ 61 3 9697 2076 from overseas), even if only part of your journey needs to be reserved. 

Online purchase is not available at this time (more info).

Reservations available. 

You can make a reservation for this service by calling us on 136 196 (+ 61 3 9697 2076 from overseas).

Online purchase is not available at this time (more info).

clicking here to choose First Class, as Economy class is selected by default.

(greyed out if not applicable)

Total fare displays here

(this is the total fare for ALL passengers)

Full Fare

A person aged 15 years and over who is not entitled to a concession fare (see below).

Concession

A person holding an approved concession card. 

Child

Children 3 and under travel free of charge.

Children 4-14 are entitled to Family Traveller or concession fares.

Peak fare

A standard fare charged when an peak conditions apply: 

Morning peak:

All services arriving into Melbourne *, Monday to Friday, before 09:00.

Evening peak:

All services departing Melbourne *, Monday to Friday, between 16:00 and 18:00.

*Melbourne is defined as Southern Cross Station, Flinders Street Station, North Melbourne Station and Richmond Station.

Off Peak fare

A discounted fare, charged when peak conditions (shown above) do not apply.

Includes public holidays and weekends.

NB: Off peak concession fares are not available at weekends.