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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Brighton East is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Brighton East is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Brighton East?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St and arriving at Kooyong Rd/Gardenvale Rd. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Brighton East?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from City Square/Swanston St #11 and arriving at North Rd/Hawthorn Rd #63. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Brighton East?

The distance between Melbourne and Brighton East is 13 km. The road distance is 12.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Brighton East without a car is to line 64 tram which takes 42 min and costs $6.

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

The line 64 tram from City Square/Swanston St #11 to North Rd/Hawthorn Rd #63 takes 42 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Melbourne to Brighton East bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St station.

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

Melbourne to Brighton East train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from City Square/Swanston St #11 station.

Where does the Melbourne to Brighton East bus arrive?

Melbourne to Brighton East bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Kooyong Rd/Gardenvale Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne to Brighton East train arrive?

Melbourne to Brighton East train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at North Rd/Hawthorn Rd #63 station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Brighton East?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Brighton East is 12 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Melbourne to Brighton East.

Where can I stay near Brighton East?

There are 5209+ hotels available in Brighton East.

Melbourne to Brighton East - 4 ways to travel via line 64 tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Brighton East by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 64 tram
best
1. Take the tram from City Square/Swanston St #11 to North Rd/Hawthorn Rd #63tram 64
42 min
$6
Drive 12.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Brighton Eastcar 12.5 km
13 min
$3–4
Line 605 bus
1. Take the bus from Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St to Kooyong Rd/Gardenvale Rdbus 605
46 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Brighton Easttaxi 12.5 km
13 min
$30–40

Melbourne to Brighton East by tram

423Weekly Trams

42 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12.7 km
Duration: 42 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from City Square/Swanston St #11 to North Rd/Hawthorn Rd #63 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St to Kooyong Rd/Gardenvale Rd hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 46 min.

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