What is the cheapest way to get from Aintree to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Aintree to Melbourne is to line 456 bus and line 216 bus which costs $6 and takes 1h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aintree to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Aintree to Melbourne is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Aintree and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Aintree to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Leakes Rd/Western Fwy and arriving at County Court/Lonsdale St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Aintree and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rockbank Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Aintree to Melbourne?

The distance between Aintree and Melbourne is 29 km. The road distance is 32.5 km.

How do I travel from Aintree to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Aintree to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs $8 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Aintree to Melbourne?

The train from Rockbank Station to Southern Cross Station takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Aintree to Melbourne bus from?

Aintree to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Leakes Rd/Western Fwy station.

Where do I catch the Aintree to Melbourne train from?

Aintree to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Rockbank Station.

Train or bus from Aintree to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Aintree to Melbourne is to train which takes 34 min and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 456 bus and line 216 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 33m.

Where does the Aintree to Melbourne bus arrive?

Aintree to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Aintree to Melbourne train arrive?

Aintree to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Aintree to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Aintree to Melbourne is 32 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Aintree to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

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Aintree to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 456 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Aintree to Melbourne by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rockbank Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
34 min
$8–11
Line 456 bus, line 216 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leakes Rd/Western Fwy to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to County Court/Lonsdale Stbus 216 / ...
1h 33m
$6
Drive 32.5 km
1. Drive from Aintree to Melbournecar 32.5 km
31 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aintree to Melbournetaxi 32.5 km
31 min
$75–95

Aintree to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 29.3 km
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Aintree, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Rockbank Station to Southern Cross Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leakes Rd/Western Fwy to County Court/Lonsdale St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 33m.

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