V/Line is set to bring in sweeping timetable changes from Sunday, 1 December, transforming regional travel with more frequent and efficient services across key routes.
The Geelong Line emerges as a standout in this update, with 68 new weekend services and 20 existing ones now extended to Waurn Ponds. Passengers travelling on weekends between 8 am and 9 pm can look forward to a train every 20 minutes, cutting down wait times and making leisure or essential trips far more convenient.
For commuters in Bacchus Marsh, changes to morning and afternoon peak services offer notable time savings. Five weekday morning and afternoon services will now shave three to five minutes off travel times. Additionally, three evening peak trains, which previously ended their journey at Melton, will extend to Bacchus Marsh, creating smoother commutes.
The Warrnambool Line gains an additional weekend return service, boosting travel options between Warrnambool and Melbourne. Meanwhile, the Albury and Bendigo lines will see the permanent inclusion of two weekend services previously run on a trial basis, ensuring continuity for regional travellers.
To ensure smooth transitions between different modes of transport, bus and coach timetables will also be aligned with the updated train schedules, further improving the travel experience for passengers.
This overhaul signals V/Line’s effort to make regional travel faster, more reliable, and tailored to the needs of its growing passenger base. For Victorians, this December marks a new chapter in public transport.
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