Due to V/Line maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, coaches will replace trains for part of the journey on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines from Thursday 20 to Friday 28 June.
Coaches will replace all trains between Melton and Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough. Trains will run between Southern Cross and Melton.
Coaches will depart Ballarat and Ararat line stations earlier than usual train times.
View the temporary coach replacement timetable here.
Please allow 45 minutes additional time for your journey.
All train services will be replaced by a mix of express and stopping all stations coach services, for more information, please see a V/Line staff member.
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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