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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Burwood is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Burwood is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Burwood?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Burwood. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at McIntyre St/Burwood Hwy via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Burwood?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Russell St/Flinders St #6 and arriving at Elgar Rd/Burwood Hwy #62. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Burwood?

The distance between Melbourne and Burwood is 14 km. The road distance is 15.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Burwood without a car is to line 75 tram which takes 46 min and costs $6.

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

The line 75 tram from Russell St/Flinders St #6 to Elgar Rd/Burwood Hwy #62 takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Burwood bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Burwood train from?

Melbourne to Burwood train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Russell St/Flinders St #6 station.

Where does the Melbourne to Burwood bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Burwood train arrive?

Melbourne to Burwood train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Elgar Rd/Burwood Hwy #62 station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Burwood?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Burwood is 16 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Melbourne to Burwood.

Where can I stay near Burwood?

There are 5290+ hotels available in Burwood.

Melbourne to Burwood - 4 ways to travel via line 75 tram, and line 302 bus

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

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Line 75 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Russell St/Flinders St #6 to Elgar Rd/Burwood Hwy #62tram 75
46 min
$6
Drive 15.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Burwoodcar 15.8 km
16 min
$3–4
Line 302 bus, line 767 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 McIntyre St/Burwood Hwybus 903 / ...
1h 5m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Burwoodtaxi 15.8 km
16 min
$40–50

Melbourne to Burwood by tram

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Distance: 13.9 km
Duration: 46 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Russell St/Flinders St #6 to Elgar Rd/Burwood Hwy #62 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to McIntyre St/Burwood Hwy via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 1h 5m.

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