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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Melbourne is to train which costs $6 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Melbourne is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lloyd St/Dynon Rd and arriving at Jeffcott St/Spencer St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kensington Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Kensington to Melbourne?

The distance between Kensington and Melbourne is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kensington to Melbourne without a car is to line 216 bus which takes 9 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Kensington to Melbourne?

The line 216 bus from Lloyd St/Dynon Rd to Jeffcott St/Spencer St takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Melbourne bus from?

Kensington to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lloyd St/Dynon Rd station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Kensington to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Kensington to Melbourne is to line 216 bus which takes 9 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 14 min.

Where does the Kensington to Melbourne bus arrive?

Kensington to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Jeffcott St/Spencer St station.

Where does the Kensington to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5291+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Kensington to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, line 216 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kensington to Melbourne by bus, train, taxi, foot, or tram

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Line 216 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lloyd St/Dynon Rd to Jeffcott St/Spencer Stbus 216
9 min
$6
Train
1. Take the train from Kensington Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
14 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Melbournetaxi 4.4 km
6 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kensington to Melbournewalk 4.4 km
53 min
Line 57 tram
1. Take the tram from Wellington St/Racecourse Rd #25 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5tram 57
22 min
$6

Kensington to Melbourne by bus

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Distance: 2.5 km
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Kensington, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Lloyd St/Dynon Rd to Jeffcott St/Spencer St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Kensington Station to Flinders Street Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 14 min.

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