What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Melbourne is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Melbourne is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gardenia Rd/North Rd and arriving at Anzac Station/Domain Rd station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Brighton Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Brighton to Melbourne?

The distance between Brighton and Melbourne is 12 km. The road distance is 12.2 km.

How do I travel from Brighton to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Melbourne?

The train from North Brighton Station to Flinders Street Station takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Melbourne bus from?

Brighton to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Gardenia Rd/North Rd station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Melbourne train from?

Brighton to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from North Brighton Station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Brighton to Melbourne is to train which takes 21 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 605 bus, which costs $6 and takes 42 min.

Where does the Brighton to Melbourne bus arrive?

Brighton to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Anzac Station/Domain Rd.

Where does the Brighton to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brighton to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Melbourne is 12 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Brighton to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5289+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Brighton to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, line 605 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from North Brighton Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Sandringham
21 min
$6
Drive 12.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Brighton to Melbournecar 12.2 km
14 min
$3–4
Line 605 bus
1. Take the bus from Gardenia Rd/North Rd to Anzac Station/Domain Rdbus 605
42 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brighton to Melbournetaxi 12.2 km
14 min
$30–40

Brighton to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 12 km
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Brighton, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from North Brighton Station to Flinders Street Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Gardenia Rd/North Rd to Anzac Station/Domain Rd hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 42 min.

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