What is the cheapest way to get from Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD?

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD?

The fastest way to get from Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn South and Melbourne CBD?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD. However, there are services departing from Samuel Rd/Fulton Rd and arriving at Exhibition St/Lonsdale St via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn South and Melbourne CBD?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Benwerrin Reserve/Burwood Hwy #68 and arriving at Russell St/Flinders St #6. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD?

The distance between Blackburn South and Melbourne CBD is 19 km. The road distance is 18.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD?

It takes approximately 47 min to get from Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD bus from?

Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Samuel Rd/Fulton Rd station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD train from?

Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Blackburn Station.

Train or bus from Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD?

The best way to get from Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD is to train which takes 47 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 735 bus and line 302 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD bus arrive?

Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD train arrive?

Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.

Can I drive from Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD is 18 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD.

Where can I stay near Melbourne CBD?

There are 5299+ hotels available in Melbourne CBD.

Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 735 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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best
1. Take the train from Blackburn Station to Parliament Stationtrain Lilydale / ...
47 min
$12
Drive 18.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackburn South to Melbourne CBDcar 18.1 km
21 min
$4–5
Line 735 bus, line 302 bus
1. Take the bus from Samuel Rd/Fulton Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 735
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Exhibition St/Lonsdale Stbus 302
1h 24m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blackburn South to Melbourne CBDtaxi 18.1 km
21 min
$45–55
Line 75 tram
1. Take the tram from Benwerrin Reserve/Burwood Hwy #68 to Russell St/Flinders St #6tram 75
52 min
$6

Blackburn South to Melbourne CBD by bus and train

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Distance: 18.6 km
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Blackburn South, VIC, Australia and Melbourne CBD, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Blackburn Station to Parliament Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Samuel Rd/Fulton Rd to Exhibition St/Lonsdale St via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 1h 24m.

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