First of all, if/when the Craigieburn Trainline is complete, that would be a better way to get out of Melbourne towards Sydney, but Im not in Australia and cannot comment on it til I get back.
Ok, so otherwise you can take the train to the end of the Upfield line to Upfield, then exit the station (there is only one platform) and head to the road that is back towards the city. Then follow the road left and eventually it will lead to Sydney Rd, the very end of it, and that road turns into the Hume Highway (which goes to Sydney). Turn left and follow the road for about 30 min til you reach a spot where cars can easily pull over. You can try earlier spots, and I have been picked up in these places, but its harder (even the bus stops).
This has always been good for me, but an arse to walk so far. And Australia is bad for hitching anyway, but maybe the new Craigieburn line will be better?
Chris 2007-07-24 18:02:50
Take a train to the end of the Pakenham line to Pakenham, then exit the station (theres only one platform) and go straight along the street ahead (should be Henry st). Henry st turns left follow it then turn right at the first right, should be king st. Follow that to the Princes Highway.
Cross the highway and follow it to the right for like 100m more or less and there should be a dirt area where cars can pull over.
This spot has worked for me, but after Bairnsdale it would be harder to ger picked up, if you want to go to Sydney, I would reccommend the Hume Highway rather than the coast road.
Chris 2007-07-24 18:14:10
