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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St and arriving at Gardenia Rd/North Rd. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at North Brighton Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Brighton?

The distance between Melbourne and Brighton is 12 km. The road distance is 12.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Flinders Street Station to North Brighton Station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Brighton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Brighton?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Brighton is to train which takes 20 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 605 bus, which costs $6 and takes 49 min.

Where does the Melbourne to Brighton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Brighton train arrive?

Melbourne to Brighton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at North Brighton Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Brighton?

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

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 5207+ hotels available in Brighton.

Melbourne to Brighton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 605 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to North Brighton Stationtrain Sandringham
20 min
$6
Drive 12.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Brightoncar 12.1 km
13 min
$3–4
Line 605 bus
1. Take the bus from Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St to Gardenia Rd/North Rdbus 605
49 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Brightontaxi 12.1 km
13 min
$30–40

Melbourne to Brighton by train

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Distance: 12 km
Duration: 20 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to North Brighton Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St to Gardenia Rd/North Rd hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 49 min.

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