There are 5 ways to get from Caroline Springs to Doreen by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Caroline Springs Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
2h 20m$25–29Line 903 bus, line 382 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 903
- Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rdbus 382
4h 27m$6Line 456 bus, line 903 bus, train, line 381 bus
- Take the bus from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Preston Station/Murray Rdbus 903
- Take the train from Preston Station to Mernda Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Drbus 381
3h 28m$18Drive 52.4 km
- Drive from Caroline Springs to Doreencar 52.4 km
43 min$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Caroline Springs to Doreentaxi 52.4 km
43 min$120–150
Caroline Springs to Doreen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caroline Springs to Doreen is to line 903 bus and line 382 bus which costs $6 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Caroline Springs to Doreen is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Caroline Springs to Doreen. However, there are services departing from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd and arriving at Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Caroline Springs station to Doreen station. However, there are services departing from Caroline Springs Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Caroline Springs and Doreen is 62 km. The road distance is 52.4 km.
The best way to get from Caroline Springs to Doreen without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $24 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Caroline Springs to Doreen, including transfers.
Caroline Springs to Doreen bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Caroline Springs to Doreen train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Caroline Springs Station.
The best way to get from Caroline Springs to Doreen is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $24 - $29. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $6 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Caroline Springs, VIC, Australia and Doreen, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from The Grove/Caroline Springs Bvd to Pinnacle Vews/Flaxen Hills Rd via Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd, Caroline Springs Station, Southern Cross Station, Mernda Station, and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd, and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Caroline Springs Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Preston Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Preston Station/Murray Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
Crown Cabs Sunbury
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Sunbury Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9740 8233
- Website
- sunburycabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Bacchus March Darley Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 153 003
- Website
- bacchusmarshdarleycabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Caroline Springs to Doreen bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.
Caroline Springs to Doreen train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caroline Springs to Doreen is 52 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Caroline Springs to Doreen.
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