What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir is to drive which costs $9 - $13 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $9 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Cardinia Reservoir?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir station. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Cardinia Reservoir?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Cardinia Reservoir station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Belgrave Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir?

The distance between Melbourne and Cardinia Reservoir is 57 km. The road distance is 49.5 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 10m and costs $40 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir?

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir train from?

Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir is to bus which takes 2h 6m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir train arrive?

Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Belgrave Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir is 50 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir.

Where can I stay near Cardinia Reservoir?

There are 449+ hotels available in Cardinia Reservoir.

Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoir - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Berwick Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the taxi from Berwick Station to Cardinia Reservoirtaxi
1h 10m
$41–51
Drive 49.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoircar 49.5 km
41 min
$9–13
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 Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus 732
2h 6m
$51–66
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Cardinia Reservoirtaxi 49.5 km
41 min
$110–140
Train
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Belgrave Stationtrain Belgrave
1h 28m
$41–56

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Distance: 57.2 km
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Cardinia Reservoir, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Cardinia Reservoir via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Belgrave Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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