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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Melbourne CBD?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn to Melbourne CBD. However, there are services departing from Albert St/Railway Rd and arriving at Exhibition St/Lonsdale St via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Melbourne CBD?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Blackburn Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Blackburn to Melbourne CBD?

The distance between Blackburn and Melbourne CBD is 17 km. The road distance is 18.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Melbourne CBD without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Blackburn Station to Flinders Street Station takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Blackburn to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Albert St/Railway Rd station.

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

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

Train or bus from Blackburn to Melbourne CBD?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Melbourne CBD is to train which takes 32 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 901 bus and line 905 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Blackburn to Melbourne CBD bus arrive?

Blackburn to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd station.

Where does the Blackburn to Melbourne CBD train arrive?

Blackburn to Melbourne CBD train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Melbourne CBD?

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

Where can I stay near Melbourne CBD?

There are 5307+ hotels available in Melbourne CBD.

Blackburn to Melbourne CBD - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 901 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Blackburn to Melbourne CBD by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blackburn Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
32 min
$6
Drive 18.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackburn to Melbourne CBDcar 18.1 km
21 min
$4–5
Line 901 bus, line 905 bus
1. Take the bus from Albert St/Railway Rd to The Pines SC/Reynolds Rdbus 901
2. Take the bus from The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd to Exhibition St/Lonsdale Stbus 305 / ...
1h 10m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blackburn to Melbourne CBDtaxi 18.1 km
21 min
$45–55

Blackburn to Melbourne CBD by train

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Distance: 17.4 km
Duration: 32 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Blackburn Station to Flinders Street Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert St/Railway Rd to Exhibition St/Lonsdale St via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd in around 1h 10m.

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