What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne CBD and Cheltenham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St station and arriving at Sydney St/Charman Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne CBD and Cheltenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Cheltenham Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham?

The distance between Melbourne CBD and Cheltenham is 21 km. The road distance is 20.9 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham?

The train from Flinders Street Station to Cheltenham Station takes 37 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham bus from?

Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St.

Where do I catch the Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham train from?

Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham is to train which takes 37 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 600 bus, which costs $6 and takes 52 min.

Where does the Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sydney St/Charman Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham train arrive?

Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Cheltenham Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham?

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

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 5007+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 600 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cheltenham Stationtrain Frankston
37 min
$6
Drive 20.9 km
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1. Drive from Melbourne CBD to Cheltenhamcar 20.9 km
21 min
$4–6
Line 600 bus
1. Take the bus from St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St to Sydney St/Charman Rdbus 600 / ...
52 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne CBD to Cheltenhamtaxi 20.9 km
21 min
$50–65

Melbourne CBD to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 21.2 km
Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Melbourne CBD, VIC, Australia and Cheltenham, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Cheltenham Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St to Sydney St/Charman Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 52 min.

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