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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Clunes by train, night bus, or car. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. best. Train, night bus. 2h 50m. cheapest. Train. 2h 53m. $9–14. Drive 90.6 mi. 1h 37m. $19–27. Night bus. 2h 20m. Questions & Answers.
The distance between Melbourne and Clunes Station is 176 km. The road distance is 172.6 km. Get driving directions
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- For History buffs. Sitting in a steep valley surrounded by extinct volcanoes, Clunes is where Victorian gold rush fever sparked in 1851, when Irishman James Esmond discovered several ounces of gold.
- For Art Buffs. Clunes may not spring immediately to mind as a destination for art lovers, but Clunes newcomer the Art & Objects Salon is set to change all that, fast becoming a go-to for those in the know!
- For Movie buffs. Clunes unique historic streetscape has been used as a backdrop for a number of films, most famously for the first in the Mad Max film franchise, as well as 2003’s Ned Kelly film starring Heath Ledger.
- For Literary buffs. It’s not just history and movie buffs that crave Clunes. Clunes is one of only 15 internationally recognised Booktowns in the world and every year in May literature lovers flock here to the largest book event in regional Australia; Clunes Booktown.
The historic township of Clunes is just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne CBD, 40 minutes from Daylesford and Ballarat and 10 minutes to Creswick. This delightful village has some great offerings and attractions.
Located only 80 minutes’ drive west of Melbourne CBD and 25 minutes from Ballarat, Clunes is blessed with history, culture, spectacular scenery and exciting events.
Located an hour and 20 minutes’ drive west of Melbourne CBD and 25 minutes from Ballarat, Clunes is blessed with history, culture, spectacular scenery and exciting event. Clunes is an idyllic destination to live and work, get away for the weekend, or even for a day trip.
