Transport
The main form of transport is the automobile. It is bypassed by the Western Freeway which is the main road to Melbourne (approximately 48 minutes) and Ballarat (46 minutes) and which divides Bacchus Marsh and its northern suburb Darley. The entrance from Melbourne was formerly via Anthonys Cutting, a relatively steep downhill run, which is speed limited to 80 km/h, however the freeway has now been realigned under the Victorian Transport Plan to the south to increase speed limits and decrease travel times by road. A feature is the Avenue of Honour — several kilometres of elm trees planted along the old main road from Melbourne, to honour those who served in World War I.
The Bacchus Marsh station is on the Ballarat line. V/Line provides VLocity services to Melbourne (from 38 minutes) and Ballarat (from 34 minutes).
A bus service connects the station with the town centre and other residential areas.
Bacchus Marsh Airfield (located in Parwan to the south) provides for general aviation and the area is home to a flying school and three gliding clubs.
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