What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Blackburn South?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Blackburn South is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Blackburn South?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Blackburn South is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Blackburn South?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Blackburn South. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Samuel Rd/Fulton Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Blackburn South?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4 and arriving at Benwerrin Reserve/Burwood Hwy #68. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Blackburn South?

The distance between Melbourne and Blackburn South is 21 km. The road distance is 18.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Blackburn South without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Blackburn South without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Blackburn South?

It takes approximately 47 min to get from Melbourne to Blackburn South, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Blackburn South bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Blackburn South train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Blackburn South?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Blackburn South is to train which takes 47 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 735 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Melbourne to Blackburn South bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Blackburn South train arrive?

Melbourne to Blackburn South train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Blackburn Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Blackburn South?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Blackburn South is 18 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Melbourne to Blackburn South.

Where can I stay near Blackburn South?

There are 5225+ hotels available in Blackburn South.

Melbourne to Blackburn South - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 302 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Blackburn Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
47 min
$12
Drive 18.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Blackburn Southcar 18.1 km
21 min
$4–5
Line 302 bus, line 735 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 Samuel Rd/Fulton Rdbus 735
1h 34m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Blackburn Southtaxi 18.1 km
21 min
$45–55
Line 75 tram
1. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4 to Benwerrin Reserve/Burwood Hwy #68tram 75
56 min
$6

Melbourne to Blackburn South by train and bus

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Distance: 20.5 km
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Blackburn South, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Blackburn Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Samuel Rd/Fulton Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 1h 34m.

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