Due to Victoria’s Big Build works, coaches replace some Gippsland Line trains for all or part of the journey at various times from Thursday 5 to Wednesday 18 October.
Thursday 5 October
From Southern Cross Station:
From 9.30pm to last service – coaches will replace trains from Southern Cross to Pakenham. Trains will run from Pakenham to Traralgon.
From Traralgon:
The 8.22pm service will run as a train to Pakenham, then coaches from Pakenham to Southern Cross.
From Bairnsdale:
The 6.06pm service will run as a train to Traralgon, then coaches from Traralgon to Southern Cross.
Friday 6 October
From Southern Cross Station:
From 9.30pm to last service – coaches will replace trains from Southern Cross to Pakenham. Trains will run from Pakenham to Traralgon.
From Traralgon:
The 8.22pm service will run as a train to Pakenham, then coaches from Pakenham to Southern Cross.
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October
Coaches will replace all trains between Southern Cross and Pakenham. Trains will run between Pakenham, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.
Please note, from 7.30pm on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October, Southern Cross to Traralgon services will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.
Click here to view the temporary coach replacement timetable for Gippsland 7 – 8 October.
Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 October
From Southern Cross Station:
From 8pm to last service – coaches will replace trains from Southern Cross to Traralgon for the entire journey.
From Traralgon:
From 6.30pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Traralgon to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
From Bairnsdale:
The 6.06pm service will run as a train to Traralgon, then coaches from Traralgon to Southern Cross.
Friday 13 October
From Southern Cross Station:
From 8pm to last service – coaches will replace trains from Southern Cross to Pakenham. Trains will run from Pakenham to Traralgon.
From Traralgon:
From 6.30pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Traralgon to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
From Bairnsdale:
The 6.06pm service will run as a train to Pakenham, then coaches from Pakenham to Southern Cross.
Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 October
Coaches will replace all trains between Southern Cross and Pakenham. Trains will run between Pakenham, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.
Please note:
- From 7.30pm on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 October, Southern Cross to Traralgon services will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.
- On Sunday 15 October, Gippsland Line replacement coaches will not stop at Flinders Street Station due to the Melbourne Marathon.
Click here to view the temporary coach replacement timetable for Gippsland 14 – 15 October.
Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 October
From Southern Cross Station:
From 8pm to last service – coaches will replace trains from Southern Cross to Pakenham. Trains will run from Pakenham to Traralgon.
From Traralgon:
From 6.30pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Traralgon to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
From Bairnsdale:
The 6.06pm service will run as a train to Pakenham, then coaches from Pakenham to Southern Cross.
Coaches will not stop at Flinders Street (after 7pm), Richmond, Clayton and Berwick stations.
Please note: There are road detours and increased traffic congestion around Southern Cross Station due to West Gate Tunnel Projects works from Sunday 8 October to Saturday 2 December. Passengers should expect some delays on V/Line replacement coaches travelling in and out of the coach terminal.
Please allow an additional 60 minutes’ travel time for your journey.
Thank you for your patience during this time.
General Information:
- There is limited space for bikes on V/Line trains and coach replacement services.
- No pets or hot food allowed on replacement coaches.
- Customers require a valid myki or paper ticket to travel on all V/Line replacement coach services. Please touch on and touch off your myki to ensure you pay the correct fare.
- The Southern Cross Station coach terminal located on Spencer Street, opposite Little Bourke Street;
- Flinders Street Station on Flinders Street opposite Degraves Street.
- Coaches will not stop at Clayton Station. Customers should take a Metro service to and from Dandenong.
- Coaches will not stop at Richmond Station. Customers should take a Metro service to and from Southern Cross Station or Caulfield.
- Customers with accessibility needs please call 1800 800 007 before travelling
- For the latest up-to-date information, visit vline.com.au follow us on Twitter @vline_gippsland or speak to a V/Line team member.