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How to get fromMelbourne Central Station to Balaclavaby train, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Central Station to Balaclava by train, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Balaclava Stationtrain train Sandringham
    27 min
    $6

  2. Drive 8.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne Central Station to Balaclavacar car 8.3 km
    10 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 3 tram

    1. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Balaclava Station/Carlisle St #38tram tram 3 / ...
    32 min
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Central Station to Balaclavataxi taxi 8.3 km
    10 min
    $24–29

Melbourne Central Station to Balaclava by foot and train

Calendar571Weekly Services
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9 km
  • Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia and Balaclava, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Balaclava Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 13 min.

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