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

The cheapest way to get from Altona to Melbourne is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Altona to Melbourne is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Altona and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Altona to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Grieve Pde/Blyth St and arriving at Bourke St/Queen St via Altona Gate SC/Millers Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Altona and Melbourne?

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

How far is it from Altona to Melbourne?

The distance between Altona and Melbourne is 20 km. The road distance is 19.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Altona to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Westona Station to Flinders Street Station takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Altona to Melbourne bus from?

Altona to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Grieve Pde/Blyth St station.

Where do I catch the Altona to Melbourne train from?

Altona to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Westona Station.

Train or bus from Altona to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Altona to Melbourne is to train which takes 34 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 412 bus and line 232 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 1m.

Where does the Altona to Melbourne bus arrive?

Altona to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Altona Gate SC/Millers Rd station.

Where does the Altona to Melbourne train arrive?

Altona to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Altona to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Altona to Melbourne is 19 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Altona to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5289+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Altona to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, line 412 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Westona Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Werribee
34 min
$6
Drive 19.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Altona to Melbournecar 19.2 km
18 min
$4–5
Line 412 bus, line 232 bus
1. Take the bus from Grieve Pde/Blyth St to Altona Gate SC/Millers Rdbus 411 / ...
2. Take the bus from Altona Gate SC/Millers Rd to Bourke St/Queen Stbus 232
1h 1m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Altona to Melbournetaxi 19.2 km
18 min
$50–60

Altona to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 19.9 km
Duration: 34 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Westona Station to Flinders Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grieve Pde/Blyth St to Bourke St/Queen St via Altona Gate SC/Millers Rd in around 1h 1m.

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