What is the cheapest way to get from Cranbourne to Altona?

The cheapest way to get from Cranbourne to Altona is to bus which costs $6 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cranbourne to Altona?

The fastest way to get from Cranbourne to Altona is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Cranbourne and Altona?

No, there is no direct bus from Cranbourne to Altona. However, there are services departing from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St and arriving at Railway St North/Pier St via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Cranbourne and Altona?

No, there is no direct train from Cranbourne station to Altona station. However, there are services departing from Cranbourne Station and arriving at Westona Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Cranbourne to Altona?

The distance between Cranbourne and Altona is 64 km. The road distance is 63.6 km.

How do I travel from Cranbourne to Altona without a car?

The best way to get from Cranbourne to Altona without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Cranbourne to Altona?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Cranbourne to Altona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cranbourne to Altona bus from?

Cranbourne to Altona bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd station.

Where do I catch the Cranbourne to Altona train from?

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

Train or bus from Cranbourne to Altona?

The best way to get from Cranbourne to Altona is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Cranbourne to Altona bus arrive?

Cranbourne to Altona bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Railway St North/Pier St station.

Where does the Cranbourne to Altona train arrive?

Cranbourne to Altona train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Can I drive from Cranbourne to Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between Cranbourne to Altona is 64 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Cranbourne to Altona.

Where can I stay near Altona?

There are 4943+ hotels available in Altona.

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There are 4 ways to get from Cranbourne to Altona by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Westona Stationtrain Werribee
1h 41m
$12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd to Railway St North/Pier Stbus 903
5h 19m
$6
Drive 63.6 km
1. Drive from Cranbourne to Altonacar 63.6 km
56 min
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cranbourne to Altonataxi 63.6 km
56 min
$150–180

Cranbourne to Altona by train

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Distance: 63.6 km
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Cranbourne, VIC, Australia and Altona, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Cranbourne Station to Westona Station via Town Hall Station and Flinders Street Station in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd to Railway St North/Pier St every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 23m.

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