There are 4 ways to get from Docklands to Emerald by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Stationtrain Belgrave
1h 58m$12Line 302 bus, line 732 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 302
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus 732
3h 20m$6Drive 48.9 km
- Drive from Docklands to Emeraldcar 48.9 km
49 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Docklands to Emeraldtaxi 48.9 km
49 min$110–140
Docklands to Emerald by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Docklands to Emerald is to line 302 bus and line 732 bus which costs $6 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Docklands to Emerald is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Docklands to Emerald. However, there are services departing from King St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Docklands station to Emerald station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Belgrave Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Docklands and Emerald is 55 km. The road distance is 48.9 km.
The best way to get from Docklands to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Docklands to Emerald, including transfers.
Docklands to Emerald bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from King St/Lonsdale St station.
Docklands to Emerald train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Docklands to Emerald is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 732 bus, which costs $6 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Docklands, VIC, Australia and Emerald, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 King St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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
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More Questions & Answers
Docklands to Emerald bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.
Docklands to Emerald train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Belgrave Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Docklands to Emerald is 49 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Docklands to Emerald.
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