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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to South Melbourne is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to South Melbourne is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and South Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn to South Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Albert St/Railway Rd and arriving at Ferrars St/City Rd via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd and Bourke St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and South Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn station to South Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Blackburn Station and arriving at South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Blackburn to South Melbourne?

The distance between Blackburn and South Melbourne is 22 km. The road distance is 19.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to South Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Blackburn to South Melbourne, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Blackburn to South Melbourne?

The best way to get from Blackburn to South Melbourne is to train which takes 49 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 901 bus and line 905 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Blackburn to South Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackburn to South Melbourne train arrive?

Blackburn to South Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to South Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to South Melbourne is 20 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Blackburn to South Melbourne.

Where can I stay near South Melbourne?

There are 5277+ hotels available in South Melbourne.

Blackburn to South Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 901 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blackburn Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Lilydale / ...
49 min
$12
Drive 19.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackburn to South Melbournecar 19.8 km
23 min
$4–6
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 King St/Lonsdale Stbus 905 / ...
1h 45m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blackburn to South Melbournetaxi 19.8 km
23 min
$50–60
Line 109 tram
1. Take the tram from Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd #58 to Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail #125Atram 109
1h 17m
$12

Blackburn to South Melbourne by train and tram

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Distance: 22.1 km
Duration: 49 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Blackburn Station to Southern Cross Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert St/Railway Rd to Ferrars St/City Rd via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd, King St/Lonsdale St, and Bourke St/Queen St in around 1h 45m.

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