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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Ashburton is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Ashburton?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Ashburton. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at May Park Ave/Warrigal Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Ashburton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Alamein Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Ashburton?

The distance between Melbourne and Ashburton is 15 km. The road distance is 14.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ashburton without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Flinders Street Station to Alamein Station takes 27 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ashburton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ashburton train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Ashburton?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ashburton is to train which takes 27 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 903 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Melbourne to Ashburton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Ashburton train arrive?

Melbourne to Ashburton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Alamein Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Ashburton?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Ashburton is 14 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Melbourne to Ashburton.

Where can I stay near Ashburton?

There are 5243+ hotels available in Ashburton.

Melbourne to Ashburton - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 302 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Alamein Stationtrain Alamein
27 min
$6
Drive 14.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Ashburtoncar 14.2 km
14 min
$3–4
Line 302 bus, line 903 bus
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 May Park Ave/Warrigal Rdbus 903
1h 16m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Ashburtontaxi 14.2 km
14 min
$35–45

Melbourne to Ashburton by train

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Distance: 14.8 km
Duration: 27 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Alamein Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to May Park Ave/Warrigal Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 1h 16m.

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