What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Bentleigh East?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Bentleigh East is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Bentleigh East?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Bentleigh East is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Bentleigh East?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Bentleigh East. However, there are services departing from Bourke St/Queen St and arriving at McKinnon Reserve/McKinnon Rd via Gardenia Rd/North Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Bentleigh East?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Bentleigh Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Bentleigh East?

The distance between Melbourne and Bentleigh East is 15 km. The road distance is 16.7 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Bentleigh East without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Bentleigh East?

The train from Flinders Street Station to Bentleigh Station takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Bentleigh East bus from?

Melbourne to Bentleigh East bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Bourke St/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Bentleigh East train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Bentleigh East?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Bentleigh East is to train which takes 27 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Melbourne to Bentleigh East bus arrive?

Melbourne to Bentleigh East bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Gardenia Rd/North Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne to Bentleigh East train arrive?

Melbourne to Bentleigh East train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Bentleigh Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Bentleigh East?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Bentleigh East is 17 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Melbourne to Bentleigh East.

Where can I stay near Bentleigh East?

There are 5316+ hotels available in Bentleigh East.

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Bentleigh East by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bentleigh Stationtrain Frankston
27 min
$6
Drive 16.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Bentleigh Eastcar 16.7 km
18 min
$3–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Gardenia Rd/North Rdbus 605
2. Take the bus from Gardenia Rd/North Rd to McKinnon Reserve/McKinnon Rdbus 626
1h 21m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Bentleigh Easttaxi 16.7 km
18 min
$40–55
Line 64 tram
1. Take the tram from Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10 to East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68tram 64
1h 6m
$12

Melbourne to Bentleigh East by train

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Distance: 15.2 km
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Bentleigh East, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Bentleigh Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bourke St/Queen St to McKinnon Reserve/McKinnon Rd via Gardenia Rd/North Rd in around 1h 21m.

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