What is the cheapest way to get from Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Ardeer (Station) and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ardeer (Station) station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Ardeer Station/Forrest St and arriving at County Court/Lonsdale St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Ardeer (Station) and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ardeer Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne?

The distance between Ardeer (Station) and Melbourne is 15 km. The road distance is 16 km.

How do I travel from Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $7 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne?

The train from Ardeer Station to Southern Cross Station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne bus from?

Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where do I catch the Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne train from?

Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ardeer Station.

Train or bus from Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne is to train which takes 20 min and costs $7 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 1m.

Where does the Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne bus arrive?

Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at County Court/Lonsdale St station.

Where does the Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne is 16 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

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Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 216 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ardeer Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
20 min
$7–11
Drive 16 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ardeer (Station) to Melbournecar 16 km
18 min
$3–5
Line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to County Court/Lonsdale Stbus 216 / ...
1h 1m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ardeer (Station) to Melbournetaxi 16 km
18 min
$40–55

Ardeer (Station) to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 14.7 km
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What companies run services between Ardeer (Station), VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Ardeer Station to Southern Cross Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to County Court/Lonsdale St every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 47 min.

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