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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Melbourne is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Melbourne is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Daphne St/Canterbury Rd and arriving at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St via Hender St/Doncaster Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canterbury Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Canterbury to Melbourne?

The distance between Canterbury and Melbourne is 11 km. The road distance is 11.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Canterbury Station to Flinders Street Station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Melbourne bus from?

Canterbury to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Daphne St/Canterbury Rd station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Melbourne is to train which takes 20 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 285 bus and line 907 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h.

Where does the Canterbury to Melbourne bus arrive?

Canterbury to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at High St/Doncaster Rd station.

Where does the Canterbury to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Canterbury to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Melbourne is 11 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Canterbury to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5291+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
20 min
$6
Drive 11.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Canterbury to Melbournecar 11.1 km
13 min
$2–3
Line 285 bus, line 907 bus
1. Take the bus from Daphne St/Canterbury Rd to High St/Doncaster Rdbus 285
2. Take the bus from Hender St/Doncaster Rd to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Stbus 907
1h
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury to Melbournetaxi 11.1 km
13 min
$30–40
Line 70 tram
1. Take the tram from Riversdale Station/Riversdale Rd #46 to Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4tram 70
37 min
$6

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Distance: 10.9 km
Duration: 20 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Canterbury Station to Flinders Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Daphne St/Canterbury Rd to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St via Hender St/Doncaster Rd in around 1h.

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