Daylesford's primary public transport hub is a bus stop located opposite the fire station on Bridport Street. While Daylesford does have a railway station, it operates as a heritage tourist railway and does not offer regular commuter train services to major cities; instead, nearby towns like Woodend, Ballan, and Castlemaine serve as key connection points for regional train services.
Driving from Melbourne to Daylesford typically takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to 1.5 hours, covering a distance of 107-115 kilometers. From Melbourne Airport, the drive is slightly shorter, around 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 17 minutes for 91.5-101.4 kilometers. Estimated fuel costs from Melbourne range from $21 to $35. Car rental services are available from Melbourne and Melbourne Airport, with daily rates starting from approximately $30-$31.
There is no direct train service to Daylesford. Travelers can take a V/Line train from Melbourne's Southern Cross Station to Woodend Station. From Woodend, a connecting V/Line bus service will complete the journey to Daylesford. This combined trip usually takes about 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 44 minutes and costs between $8 and $22, with a daily fare cap of $9.20 across V/Line services introduced in March 2023.
A direct bus from Melbourne to Daylesford is not available. Instead, passengers can take a V/Line bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal in Melbourne, typically transferring at Woodend Station/Station St for a connecting bus to Daylesford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 hours 44 minutes to 3 hours, with costs ranging from $2 to $27.
Private transfers from Melbourne Airport to Daylesford take around 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 17 minutes. Costs vary, with shuttle services ranging from $50-$70 per person, private drivers from $150-$250, and luxury car services from $200-$300. Taxi services are also available from Melbourne, with similar travel times to driving. For local travel within Daylesford, taxi services are present, though pre-booking is advised during peak periods.
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