What is the cheapest way to get from Diggers Rest to Melton?

The cheapest way to get from Diggers Rest to Melton is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Melton?

The fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Melton is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Diggers Rest and Melton?

No, there is no direct bus from Diggers Rest station to Melton. However, there are services departing from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd and arriving at Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Diggers Rest and Melton?

No, there is no direct train from Diggers Rest station to Melton station. However, there are services departing from Diggers Rest Station and arriving at Melton Station via Sunshine Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Diggers Rest to Melton?

The distance between Diggers Rest and Melton is 37 km. The road distance is 19 km.

How do I travel from Diggers Rest to Melton without a car?

The best way to get from Diggers Rest to Melton without a car is to bus which takes 1h 12m and costs $18.

How long does it take to get from Diggers Rest to Melton?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Diggers Rest to Melton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Diggers Rest to Melton bus from?

Diggers Rest to Melton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd.

Where do I catch the Diggers Rest to Melton train from?

Diggers Rest to Melton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Diggers Rest Station.

Train or bus from Diggers Rest to Melton?

The best way to get from Diggers Rest to Melton is to bus which takes 1h 12m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $23 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Diggers Rest to Melton bus arrive?

Diggers Rest to Melton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at The Grove/Caroline Springs Bvd station.

Where does the Diggers Rest to Melton train arrive?

Diggers Rest to Melton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Sunshine Station.

Can I drive from Diggers Rest to Melton?

Yes, the driving distance between Diggers Rest to Melton is 19 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Diggers Rest to Melton.

Where can I stay near Melton?

There are 315+ hotels available in Melton.

Diggers Rest to Melton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Diggers Rest to Melton by bus, train, taxi, or car

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1. Take the bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd to The Grove/Caroline Springs Bvdbus 460 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus 456
1h 12m
$18
Drive 19 km
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1. Drive from Diggers Rest to Meltoncar 19 km
15 min
$4–5
Train
1. Take the train from Diggers Rest Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 27m
$18–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Diggers Rest to Meltontaxi 19 km
15 min
$45–60

Diggers Rest to Melton by train and bus

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1h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 36.9 km
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia and Melton, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Diggers Rest Station to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Watergardens Station, Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd, The Grove/Caroline Springs Bvd, and Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Diggers Rest Station to Henry St/Palmerston St via Sunshine Station, Melton Station, and Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd in around 1h 27m.

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