What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Brighton is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Brighton is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Central Station and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from A'Beckett St/Queen St and arriving at Gardenia Rd/North Rd. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central Station and Brighton?

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

How far is it from Melbourne Central Station to Brighton?

The distance between Melbourne Central Station and Brighton is 13 km. The road distance is 12.4 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Central Station to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Central Station to Brighton?

The train from Flinders Street Station to North Brighton Station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Central Station to Brighton bus from?

Melbourne Central Station to Brighton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from A'Beckett St/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Central Station to Brighton train from?

Melbourne Central Station to Brighton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Central Station to Brighton?

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Brighton is to train which takes 34 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 605 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 3m.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Brighton bus arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Brighton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Gardenia Rd/North Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Brighton train arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Brighton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at North Brighton Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Central Station to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Central Station to Brighton is 12 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Melbourne Central Station to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 5220+ hotels available in Brighton.

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Central Station to Brighton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to North Brighton Stationtrain Sandringham
34 min
$6
Drive 12.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne Central Station to Brightoncar 12.4 km
14 min
$3–4
Line 605 bus
1. Take the bus from A'Beckett St/Queen St to Gardenia Rd/North Rdbus 605
1h 3m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Central Station to Brightontaxi 12.4 km
14 min
$30–40
Train via Melbourne Central Station
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Frankston / ...
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to North Brighton Stationtrain Sandringham
36 min
$6

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Distance: 13.2 km
Duration: 34 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to North Brighton Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from A'Beckett St/Queen St to Gardenia Rd/North Rd hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 57 min.

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