What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Aintree?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Aintree is to line 216 bus and line 456 bus which costs $6 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Aintree?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Aintree is to train which takes 29 min and costs $8 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Aintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Supreme Court/Lonsdale St and arriving at Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Aintree?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Rockbank Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Aintree?

The distance between Melbourne and Aintree is 29 km. The road distance is 31.5 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Aintree without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Aintree without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs $8 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Aintree?

The train from Southern Cross Station to Rockbank Station takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Aintree bus from?

Melbourne to Aintree bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Supreme Court/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Aintree train from?

Melbourne to Aintree train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Aintree?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Aintree is to train which takes 29 min and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and line 456 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Melbourne to Aintree bus arrive?

Melbourne to Aintree bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Melbourne to Aintree train arrive?

Melbourne to Aintree train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Rockbank Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Aintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Aintree is 32 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Melbourne to Aintree.

Where can I stay near Aintree?

There are 476+ hotels available in Aintree.

Melbourne to Aintree - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 216 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Rockbank Stationtrain Ballarat
29 min
$8–11
Line 216 bus, line 456 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Supreme Court/Lonsdale St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 216
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Stewart Cres/Westcott Pdebus 456
1h 43m
$6
Drive 31.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Aintreecar 31.5 km
33 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Aintreetaxi 31.5 km
33 min
$75–95

Melbourne to Aintree by train

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Distance: 29.3 km
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Aintree, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Rockbank Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Supreme Court/Lonsdale St to Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 43m.

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