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How to get fromCroydon South to Melbourneby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Croydon South to Melbourne by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Croydon Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain train Lilydale
    1h 20m
    $12
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Belmont Rd/Bayswater Rd to Knox City Shopping Centrebus bus 664
    2. Take the bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus bus 738
    3. Take the bus from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale Stbus bus 907
    2h 11m
    $6
  3. Drive  30.4 km

    1. Drive from Croydon South to Melbournecar car 30.4 km
    30 min
    $6–8
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Croydon South to Melbournetaxi taxi 30.4 km
    30 min
    $70–90
  5. Train via Melbourne Central Station

    1. Take the train from Croydon Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain train Lilydale
    1h 30m
    $12

Croydon South to Melbourne by bus and train

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Croydon South, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Croydon Station to Flinders Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belmont Rd/Bayswater Rd to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St via Knox City Shopping Centre and Mitcham Station/Colombo St in around 2h 11m.

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