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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cairnlea is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cairnlea is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Cairnlea?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Cairnlea. However, there are services departing from Supreme Court/Lonsdale St and arriving at Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Cairnlea?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Town Hall Station station and arriving at St Albans Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cairnlea?

The distance between Melbourne and Cairnlea is 20 km. The road distance is 18.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cairnlea without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Town Hall Station to St Albans Station takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cairnlea bus from?

Melbourne to Cairnlea bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Supreme Court/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cairnlea train from?

Melbourne to Cairnlea train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Town Hall Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Cairnlea?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cairnlea is to train which takes 31 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and line 426 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 6m.

Where does the Melbourne to Cairnlea bus arrive?

Melbourne to Cairnlea bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Melbourne to Cairnlea train arrive?

Melbourne to Cairnlea train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at St Albans Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Cairnlea?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cairnlea is 18 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Melbourne to Cairnlea.

Where can I stay near Cairnlea?

There are 4864+ hotels available in Cairnlea.

Melbourne to Cairnlea - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 216 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Cairnlea by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Town Hall Station to St Albans Stationtrain Sunbury
31 min
$6
Drive 18.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Cairnleacar 18.4 km
20 min
$4–5
Line 216 bus, line 426 bus
1. Take the bus from Supreme Court/Lonsdale St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 216
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rdbus 426 / ...
1h 6m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Cairnleataxi 18.4 km
20 min
$45–60
Train, line 405 bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Ballarat / ...
2. Take the bus from Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd to Cairnlea Town Centre/Cairnlea Drbus 405
47 min
$14–17

Melbourne to Cairnlea by train

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Distance: 19.7 km
Duration: 31 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Town Hall Station to St Albans Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Supreme Court/Lonsdale St to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 6m.

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