What is the cheapest way to get from Epping (Station) to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Epping (Station) to Melbourne is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Epping (Station) to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Epping (Station) to Melbourne is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Epping (Station) and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Epping (Station) station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Epping Station/Cooper St and arriving at Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Epping (Station) and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Epping Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Epping (Station) to Melbourne?

The distance between Epping (Station) and Melbourne is 22 km. The road distance is 20.3 km.

How do I travel from Epping (Station) to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Epping (Station) to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Epping (Station) to Melbourne?

The train from Epping Station to Flinders Street Station takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Epping (Station) to Melbourne bus from?

Epping (Station) to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Epping Station/Cooper St.

Where do I catch the Epping (Station) to Melbourne train from?

Epping (Station) to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Epping Station.

Train or bus from Epping (Station) to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Epping (Station) to Melbourne is to train which takes 40 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 556 bus and line 251 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Epping (Station) to Melbourne bus arrive?

Epping (Station) to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Epping (Station) to Melbourne train arrive?

Epping (Station) to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Epping (Station) to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Epping (Station) to Melbourne is 20 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Epping (Station) to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5290+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Epping (Station) to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 556 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Epping (Station) to Melbourne by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Epping Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
40 min
$6
Drive 20.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Epping (Station) to Melbournecar 20.3 km
23 min
$4–6
Line 556 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Epping Station/Cooper St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 556
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale Stbus 251
1h 53m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Epping (Station) to Melbournetaxi 20.3 km
23 min
$50–65

Epping (Station) to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 21.5 km
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Epping (Station), VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Epping Station to Flinders Street Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Epping Station/Cooper St to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 1h 53m.

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