What is the cheapest way to get from Epping to Melbourne?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Epping to Melbourne?

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

Is there a direct bus between Epping and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Epping to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Davisson St/Rufus St and arriving at Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Epping 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 to Melbourne?

The distance between Epping and Melbourne is 22 km. The road distance is 21 km.

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

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

How long does it take to get from Epping 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 to Melbourne bus from?

Epping to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Davisson St/Rufus St station.

Where do I catch the Epping to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Epping to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Epping 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 55m.

Where does the Epping to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Epping to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Epping to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Epping to Melbourne is 21 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Epping to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5286+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Epping to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, line 556 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Epping 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 21 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Epping to Melbournecar 21 km
23 min
$4–6
Line 556 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Davisson St/Rufus 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 55m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Epping to Melbournetaxi 21 km
23 min
$50–65

Epping to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 21.5 km
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Epping, 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 Davisson St/Rufus St to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 1h 55m.

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