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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Fairfield is to train which costs $6 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Fairfield is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $21 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne CBD and Fairfield?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St and arriving at Victoria Rd/Westgarth St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne CBD and Fairfield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parliament Station station and arriving at Fairfield Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Melbourne CBD to Fairfield?

The distance between Melbourne CBD and Fairfield is 8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne CBD to Fairfield without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Parliament Station to Fairfield Station takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Melbourne CBD to Fairfield bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St station.

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

Melbourne CBD to Fairfield train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Parliament Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne CBD to Fairfield?

The best way to get from Melbourne CBD to Fairfield is to train which takes 17 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 250 bus, which costs $6 and takes 28 min.

Where does the Melbourne CBD to Fairfield bus arrive?

Melbourne CBD to Fairfield bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Victoria Rd/Westgarth St station.

Where does the Melbourne CBD to Fairfield train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Fairfield?

There are 5258+ hotels available in Fairfield.

Melbourne CBD to Fairfield - 5 ways to travel via train, line 250 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne CBD to Fairfield by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Parliament Station to Fairfield Stationtrain Hurstbridge
17 min
$6
Line 250 bus
1. Take the bus from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St to Victoria Rd/Westgarth Stbus 250 / ...
28 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne CBD to Fairfieldtaxi 6.8 km
9 min
$21–25
Walk
1. Take the walk from Melbourne CBD to Fairfieldwalk 6.7 km
1h 20m
Train, line 546 bus
1. Take the train from Parliament Station to Clifton Hill Stationtrain Mernda / ...
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St to Westgarth St/Heidelberg Rdbus 546
35 min
$12

Melbourne CBD to Fairfield by train

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Distance: 7.6 km
Duration: 17 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Parliament Station to Fairfield Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St to Victoria Rd/Westgarth St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 28 min.

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