Due to V/Line annual maintenance and upgrade works, coaches replace Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough line trains for all or part of the journey from
Sunday night 6 December to last service Wednesday 16 December.
Sunday night 6 December
Coaches replace evening trains for the entire journey between Southern Cross, Ballarat and Ararat.
From Southern Cross - from 7.30pm to last service
To Southern Cross - from 8pm to last service
Monday 7 to Friday 11 December
Coaches replace trains between Bacchus Marsh, Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough. Trains will run between Bacchus Marsh and Southern Cross.
Coaches will depart some stations up to
39 minutes earlier than usual train times. Please check the temporary timetable to plan your journey.
Saturday 12 to Wednesday 16 December
Coaches replace trains for the entire journey between Southern Cross, Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough.
The temporary timetables will be available here shortly:
Replacement coaches will be a mix of express and stopping all stations services.
Please allow an additional 60 minutes for your journey.
Thank you for your patience during this time.
General Information
• Bikes are not allowed 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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