There are 3 ways to get from Anakie to Emerald by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Stationtrain Belgrave
3h 38m$78–93Drive 122.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Anakie to Emeraldcar 122.2 km
1h 57m$22–32Bus, line 302 bus, line 732 bus
- Take the bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 302
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus 732
4h 56m$65–90
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anakie to Emerald is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Anakie to Emerald is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Anakie station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Lara Station/Hicks St and arriving at Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via King St/Lonsdale St, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Anakie station to Emerald station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Belgrave Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Anakie and Emerald is 143 km. The road distance is 122.2 km.
The best way to get from Anakie to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $75 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Anakie to Emerald, including transfers.
Anakie to Emerald bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lara Station/Hicks St.
Anakie to Emerald train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Lara Station.
The best way to get from Anakie to Emerald is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $75 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 302 bus and line 732 bus, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Anakie, VIC, Australia and Emerald, VIC, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Anakie to Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Lara Station, Southern Cross Station, Belgrave Station, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Anakie to Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Lara Station/Hicks St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
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More Questions & Answers
Anakie to Emerald bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Anakie to Emerald train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anakie to Emerald is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Anakie to Emerald.
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