What is the cheapest way to get from Ardeer to Melbourne CBD?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Ardeer to Melbourne CBD?

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

Is there a direct bus between Ardeer and Melbourne CBD?

No, there is no direct bus from Ardeer to Melbourne CBD. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd and arriving at Collins St/Queen St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Ardeer and Melbourne CBD?

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 to Melbourne CBD?

The distance between Ardeer and Melbourne CBD is 15 km. The road distance is 16.8 km.

How do I travel from Ardeer to Melbourne CBD without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Ardeer to Melbourne CBD?

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 to Melbourne CBD bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ardeer to Melbourne CBD train from?

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

Train or bus from Ardeer to Melbourne CBD?

The best way to get from Ardeer to Melbourne CBD is to train which takes 20 min and costs $7 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 3m.

Where does the Ardeer to Melbourne CBD bus arrive?

Ardeer to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Collins St/Queen St station.

Where does the Ardeer to Melbourne CBD train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ardeer to Melbourne CBD?

Yes, the driving distance between Ardeer to Melbourne CBD is 17 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Ardeer to Melbourne CBD.

Where can I stay near Melbourne CBD?

There are 5320+ hotels available in Melbourne CBD.

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There are 5 ways to get from Ardeer to Melbourne CBD 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 16.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ardeer to Melbourne CBDcar 16.8 km
18 min
$3–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Collins St/Queen Stbus 216 / ...
1h 3m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ardeer to Melbourne CBDtaxi 16.8 km
18 min
$40–55
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 426 / ...
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Sunbury
42 min
$12

Ardeer to Melbourne CBD by train

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Distance: 14.7 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Ardeer, VIC, Australia and Melbourne CBD, 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 Collins St/Queen St every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 49 min. Public Transport Victoria also services this route every 10 minutes.

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