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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Emerald is to line 302 bus and line 732 bus which costs $6 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Emerald is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $8 - $13.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Central Station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Central Station station to Emerald station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Belgrave Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Melbourne Central Station to Emerald?

The distance between Melbourne Central Station and Emerald is 53 km. The road distance is 48.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Melbourne Central Station to Emerald, including transfers.

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

Melbourne Central Station to Emerald bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

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

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

Train or bus from Melbourne Central Station to Emerald?

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Emerald is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 732 bus, which costs $6 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Emerald bus arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Emerald bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Emerald train arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Emerald train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Belgrave Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Central Station to Emerald?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Central Station to Emerald is 48 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Melbourne Central Station to Emerald.

Where can I stay near Emerald?

There are 454+ hotels available in Emerald.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Belgrave Stationtrain Belgrave
1h 54m
$12
Line 302 bus, line 732 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 302
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus 732
3h 19m
$6
Drive 48.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Central Station to Emeraldcar 48.4 km
49 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Central Station to Emeraldtaxi 48.4 km
49 min
$110–140

Melbourne Central Station to Emerald by train and bus

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Distance: 53 km
Duration: 1h 54m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Belgrave Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne Central Station to Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Swanston St/Lonsdale St, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 3h 19m.

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