Due to level crossing removal and V/Line maintenance works, coaches replace Bendigo line trains for all or part the journey from
Saturday 20 April to Tuesday 23 April.
View the temporary coach replacement timetable for Saturday 20 April here.
Saturday 20 April
Coaches replace all trains between Southern Cross and Gisborne. Trains will run between Gisborne and Bendigo.
Coaches will depart Southern Cross up to 25 minutes earlier than usual train times. Replacement coaches will not stop at Watergardens Station, please check before you travel.
Sunday 21 April
From Southern Cross Station:
From 8.30pm to last service – coaches replace trains to Bendigo for the entire journey.
From Bendigo:
From 9pm to last service – coaches replace trains to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 April
From Southern Cross Station:
From 8.00pm to last service – coaches replace trains to Bendigo/Epsom/Eaglehawk for the entire journey.
From Bendigo:
From 7.30pm to last service – coaches replace trains to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
Please allow an additional 60 minutes for your journey.
All train services will be replaced by a mix of express and stopping all station coach services, for more information, please see a V/Line staff member.
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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