What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Black Rock?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Black Rock is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Black Rock?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Black Rock is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Black Rock?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Black Rock. However, there are services departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd via Acland St/Barkly St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Black Rock?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Black Rock station. However, there are services departing from Flinders Street Station and arriving at Sandringham Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Black Rock?

The distance between Melbourne and Black Rock is 21 km. The road distance is 20 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Black Rock without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Black Rock without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Black Rock?

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Melbourne to Black Rock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Black Rock bus from?

Melbourne to Black Rock bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swan St/Punt Rd station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Black Rock train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Black Rock?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Black Rock is to train which takes 49 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 600 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Melbourne to Black Rock bus arrive?

Melbourne to Black Rock bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Acland St/Barkly St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Black Rock train arrive?

Melbourne to Black Rock train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Sandringham Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Black Rock?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Black Rock is 20 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Melbourne to Black Rock.

Where can I stay near Black Rock?

There are 5011+ hotels available in Black Rock.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Sandringham Stationtrain Sandringham
49 min
$12
Drive 20 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Black Rockcar 20 km
21 min
$4–6
Line 246 bus, line 600 bus
1. Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Acland St/Barkly Stbus 246
2. Take the bus from Acland St/Barkly St to Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rdbus 600 / ...
1h 5m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Black Rocktaxi 20 km
21 min
$50–60
Line 96 tram, line 600 bus
1. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St #132tram 96
2. Take the bus from St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St to Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rdbus 600 / ...
1h 19m
$12

Melbourne to Black Rock by train and bus

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Distance: 21.1 km
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Black Rock, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Sandringham Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd via Acland St/Barkly St in around 1h 5m.

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