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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Epping and Melbourne Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Epping to Melbourne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Davisson St/Rufus St and arriving at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Epping and Melbourne Central Station?

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 Central Station?

The distance between Epping and Melbourne Central Station is 23 km. The road distance is 20.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Epping to Melbourne Central Station without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs $6.

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

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 Central Station bus from?

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

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

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

Train or bus from Epping to Melbourne Central Station?

The best way to get from Epping to Melbourne Central Station is to train which takes 54 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 556 bus and line 251 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Epping to Melbourne Central Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Epping to Melbourne Central Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Epping to Melbourne Central Station?

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

Where can I stay near Melbourne Central Station?

There are 5301+ hotels available in Melbourne Central Station.

Epping to Melbourne Central Station - 4 ways to travel via train

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Epping Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
54 min
$6
Drive 20.9 km
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1. Drive from Epping to Melbourne Central Stationcar 20.9 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 Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Stbus 251
1h 58m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Epping to Melbourne Central Stationtaxi 20.9 km
23 min
$50–65

Epping to Melbourne Central Station by train and foot

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Distance: 22.7 km
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Epping, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Central Station, 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 Melbourne Central Station via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd and Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St in around 1h 58m.

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