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Planned Service Change

Coaches replace Bendigo and Echuca lines trains for part of the journey

20 Jun - 21 Jun 2025
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Due to Metro Tunnel works, coaches replace Bendigo and Echuca line trains for all or part of the journey from Friday night 20 June until last service Saturday 21 June.

Please note on Sunday 22 June, the 5.51am Bendigo to Southern Cross service will be replaced by coaches from Gisborne to Southern Cross.

Friday 20 June

From Southern Cross Station:
From 9.30pm to last service – coaches replace trains to Bendigo for the entire journey.
 
From Bendigo:
From 9.00pm to last service - coaches replace trains to Southern Cross for the entire journey.

Saturday 21 June

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 30 minutes earlier than usual time to connect with trains at Gisborne. Please check the temporary timetable before you travel.  

View the temporary timetable for Saturday 21 June here.

Please allow an additional 60 minutes’ travel time for your journey.

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.
•    For the latest up-to-date information follow us on X @vline_bendigo
 

 

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