There are 5 ways to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Puffing Billy Railway by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus Melbourne City - Avalon Airport
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Stationtrain Belgrave
2h 55m$34Drive 92 km
cheapest- Drive from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Puffing Billy Railwaycar 92 km
1h 13m$17–24Bus, line 302 bus, line 732 bus
- Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
- 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 17m$34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Avalon-AVV to Puffing Billy Railway92 km
1h 13mTrain
- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Stationtrain Belgrave
3h 4m$20–24
Avalon Airport (AVV) to Puffing Billy Railway by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Puffing Billy Railway is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Puffing Billy Railway is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Puffing Billy Railway station. However, there are services departing from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal and arriving at Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via King St/Lonsdale St, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Avalon Airport (AVV) station to Puffing Billy Railway 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 4m.
The distance between Avalon Airport (AVV) and Puffing Billy Railway is 99 km. The road distance is 92 km.
The best way to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Puffing Billy Railway without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 55m and costs $34.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Puffing Billy Railway, including transfers.
Avalon Airport (AVV) to Puffing Billy Railway bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal station.
Avalon Airport (AVV) to Puffing Billy Railway train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Lara Station.
The best way to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Puffing Billy Railway is to bus and line 302 bus and line 732 bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $34. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $24 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Avalon Airport (AVV), Australia and Puffing Billy Railway, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Puffing Billy Railway via Skybus Coach Terminal, 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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avalon Airport Terminal/Airport Dr to Puffing Billy Railway via Lara Station/Hicks St, Lara Station, Southern Cross Station, and Belgrave Station in around 3h 4m.
- 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
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
- 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
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- Skybus
- Schedules at
- Skybus
- Book at
- Skybus
Bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Avalon-AVV to Puffing Billy Railway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Avalon Airport (AVV) to Puffing Billy Railway bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Skybus Coach Terminal station.
Avalon Airport (AVV) to Puffing Billy Railway train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avalon Airport (AVV) to Puffing Billy Railway is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Puffing Billy Railway.
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