There are 5 ways to get from Balwyn to Melbourne Central Station by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car
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Line 302 bus
best- Take the bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Stbus 302 / ...
36 min$6Drive 11.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Balwyn to Melbourne Central Stationcar 11.7 km
14 min$3Line 109 tram, train
- Take the tram from Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 to Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd #58tram 109
- Take the train from Box Hill Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Lilydale / ...
49 min$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balwyn to Melbourne Central Stationtaxi 11.7 km
14 min$30–40Line 109 tram
- Take the tram from Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6tram 109
54 min$6
Balwyn to Melbourne Central Station by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balwyn to Melbourne Central Station is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Balwyn to Melbourne Central Station is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd and arriving at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 and arriving at Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Balwyn and Melbourne Central Station is 13 km. The road distance is 11.7 km.
The best way to get from Balwyn to Melbourne Central Station without a car is to line 302 bus which takes 36 min and costs $6.
The line 302 bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Balwyn to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd station.
Balwyn to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 station.
Balwyn to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St station.
What companies run services between Balwyn, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia?
Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 42 min.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 to Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd #58
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Tram from Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Box Hill Station to Melbourne Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Balwyn to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd #58 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balwyn to Melbourne Central Station is 12 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Balwyn to Melbourne Central Station.
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