Due to Metro Tunnel Project works, coaches replace Bendigo and Echuca line trains for all or part of the journey from
Friday night 10 July until last service Saturday 11 July.
A temporary timetable will be in place.
Friday night 10 July
From 10.30pm until last service, coaches replace trains for the entire journey between Southern Cross and Bendigo.
Saturday 11 July
Coaches replace all trains between Southern Cross and Gisborne. Trains will run between Gisborne, Bendigo and Echuca.
Coaches will depart Southern Cross Station up to 40 minutes earlier than usual time and be a mix of express and stopping all stations.
Important travel advice:
Major rail disruptions – allow extra time:
There will also be disruptions on the Geelong, Warrnambool, Ballarat, Ararat, Maryborough and Swan Hill lines as well as the Sunbury, Werribee and Williamstown lines.
The replacement coach terminal at Southern Cross Station will be extremely busy on Saturday 11 July.
Please allow extra time for your journey, follow directional signage and listen for announcements.
Passengers with accessibility needs are advised to call 1800 800 007 before travelling so we can provide the best possible service for your journey.
Please check the temporary timetable before you travel.
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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