What is the cheapest way to get from Collingwood to Balaclava?

The cheapest way to get from Collingwood to Balaclava is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Collingwood to Balaclava?

The fastest way to get from Collingwood to Balaclava is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $25 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Collingwood and Balaclava?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vere St/Hoddle St and arriving at Carlisle St/Barkly St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Collingwood and Balaclava?

No, there is no direct train from Collingwood station to Balaclava station. However, there are services departing from Collingwood Station and arriving at Balaclava Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Collingwood to Balaclava?

The distance between Collingwood and Balaclava is 7 km. The road distance is 8.6 km.

How do I travel from Collingwood to Balaclava without a car?

The best way to get from Collingwood to Balaclava without a car is to line 246 bus which takes 25 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Collingwood to Balaclava?

The line 246 bus from Vere St/Hoddle St to Carlisle St/Barkly St takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Collingwood to Balaclava bus from?

Collingwood to Balaclava bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Vere St/Hoddle St station.

Where do I catch the Collingwood to Balaclava train from?

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

Train or bus from Collingwood to Balaclava?

The best way to get from Collingwood to Balaclava is to line 246 bus which takes 25 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 29 min.

Where does the Collingwood to Balaclava bus arrive?

Collingwood to Balaclava bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Carlisle St/Barkly St station.

Where does the Collingwood to Balaclava train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Collingwood to Balaclava?

Yes, the driving distance between Collingwood to Balaclava is 9 km. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Collingwood to Balaclava.

Where can I stay near Balaclava?

There are 5309+ hotels available in Balaclava.

Collingwood to Balaclava - 6 ways to travel via train, line 246 bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Collingwood to Balaclava by bus, train, taxi, car, or tram

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Line 246 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vere St/Hoddle St to Carlisle St/Barkly Stbus 246
25 min
$6
Drive 8.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Collingwood to Balaclavacar 8.6 km
10 min
$2–3
Line 246 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vere St/Hoddle St to Swan St/Punt Rdbus 246
2. Take the train from Richmond Station to Balaclava Stationtrain Sandringham
26 min
$12
Train
1. Take the train from Collingwood Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Hurstbridge / ...
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Balaclava Stationtrain Sandringham
29 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Collingwood to Balaclavataxi 8.6 km
10 min
$25–30
Line 86 tram, line 3 tram
1. Take the tram from Hodgson St/Smith St #18 to Swanston St/Bourke St #6tram 86
2. Take the tram from Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10 to Balaclava Station/Carlisle St #38tram 3 / ...
49 min
$6

Collingwood to Balaclava by bus

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Distance: 7.2 km
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Collingwood, VIC, Australia and Balaclava, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Vere St/Hoddle St to Carlisle St/Barkly St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Collingwood Station to Balaclava Station via Flinders Street Station in around 29 min.

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