Due to V/line annual maintenance and upgrade works, coaches replace trains on parts of the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines from
Saturday 24 May to Saturday 7 June.
Melton Level Crossing Removal works will also take place from Friday night 30 May until Sunday 1 June.
First service Saturday 24 May to 8pm Friday 30 May
Coaches replace trains between
Melton and Ballarat/Ararat/Maryborough. Trains will run between Melton and Southern Cross.
From 8pm Friday 30 May to last service Sunday 1 June
Coaches replace trains between
Caroline Springs and Ballarat/Ararat/Maryborough. Trains will run between Caroline Springs and Southern Cross.
First service Monday 2 June to last service Saturday 7 June
Coaches replace trains between
Melton and Ballarat/Ararat/Maryborough. Trains will run between Melton and Southern Cross.
Please note that coaches connecting with trains at Melton or Caroline Springs will depart earlier than usual times.
View the temporary timetables here:
Please allow an additional 60 minutes 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/liquids 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.
• In Melbourne, coaches will arrive and depart from the Southern Cross Station coach terminal located on Spencer Street, opposite Little Bourke Street.
• Customers with accessibility needs please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.
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