What is the cheapest way to get from Hawthorn to Black Rock?

The cheapest way to get from Hawthorn to Black Rock is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hawthorn to Black Rock?

The fastest way to get from Hawthorn to Black Rock is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Hawthorn and Black Rock?

No, there is no direct bus from Hawthorn to Black Rock. However, there are services departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd via Acland St/Barkly St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Hawthorn and Black Rock?

No, there is no direct train from Hawthorn station to Black Rock station. However, there are services departing from Glenferrie Station and arriving at Sandringham Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Hawthorn to Black Rock?

The distance between Hawthorn and Black Rock is 23 km. The road distance is 17.8 km.

How do I travel from Hawthorn to Black Rock without a car?

The best way to get from Hawthorn to Black Rock without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Hawthorn to Black Rock?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Hawthorn to Black Rock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hawthorn to Black Rock bus from?

Hawthorn to Black Rock bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swan St/Punt Rd station.

Where do I catch the Hawthorn to Black Rock train from?

Hawthorn to Black Rock train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Richmond Station.

Train or bus from Hawthorn to Black Rock?

The best way to get from Hawthorn to Black Rock is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 600 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 22m.

Where does the Hawthorn to Black Rock bus arrive?

Hawthorn to Black Rock bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Acland St/Barkly St station.

Where does the Hawthorn to Black Rock train arrive?

Hawthorn to Black Rock train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Sandringham Station.

Can I drive from Hawthorn to Black Rock?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawthorn to Black Rock is 18 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Hawthorn to Black Rock.

Where can I stay near Black Rock?

There are 5014+ hotels available in Black Rock.

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There are 5 ways to get from Hawthorn to Black Rock by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Richmond Station to Sandringham Stationtrain Sandringham
1h 2m
$12
Drive 17.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hawthorn to Black Rockcar 17.8 km
20 min
$4–5
Line 246 bus, line 600 bus
1. Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Acland St/Barkly Stbus 246
2. Take the bus from Acland St/Barkly St to Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rdbus 600 / ...
1h 22m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hawthorn to Black Rocktaxi 17.8 km
20 min
$45–55
Line 16 tram, line 600 bus
1. Take the tram from Liddiard St/Glenferrie Rd #75 to Princes St/Fitzroy St #132tram 16
2. Take the bus from St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St to Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rdbus 600 / ...
1h 39m
$12

Hawthorn to Black Rock by train and bus

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Distance: 23.2 km
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Hawthorn, VIC, Australia and Black Rock, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Richmond Station to Sandringham Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glenferrie Station to Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd via Richmond Station, Swan St/Punt Rd, and Acland St/Barkly St in around 1h 22m.

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