There are 5 ways to get from Ferntree Gully to Melton by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ferntree Gully Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Belgrave
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 3m$20–22Line 732 bus, bus, line 456 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brenock Park Dr/Burwood Hwy to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 732
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus 456
4h 44m$6Bus, line 456 bus
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus 456
4h 21m$12Drive 71.5 km
- Drive from Ferntree Gully to Meltoncar 71.5 km
1h 4m$13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ferntree Gully to Meltontaxi 71.5 km
1h 4m$160–200
Ferntree Gully to Melton by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Melton is to line 732 bus and bus and line 456 bus which costs $6 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Melton is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferntree Gully station to Melton. However, there are services departing from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and arriving at Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Ferntree Gully station to Melton station. However, there are services departing from Ferntree Gully Station and arriving at Melton Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Ferntree Gully and Melton is 76 km. The road distance is 71.5 km.
The best way to get from Ferntree Gully to Melton without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $19 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Ferntree Gully to Melton, including transfers.
Ferntree Gully to Melton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.
Ferntree Gully to Melton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Ferntree Gully Station.
The best way to get from Ferntree Gully to Melton is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $19 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 456 bus, which costs $12 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia and Melton, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Ferntree Gully Station to Barries Rd/Station Rd via Southern Cross Station, Melton Station, and Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ferntree Gully Station to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Box Hill Station, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Ferntree Gully Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- 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
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Brenock Park Dr/Burwood Hwy to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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 Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
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More Questions & Answers
Ferntree Gully to Melton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Ferntree Gully to Melton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferntree Gully to Melton is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Ferntree Gully to Melton.
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