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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cheltenham is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cheltenham is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Sydney St/Charman Rd via Acland St/Barkly St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Cheltenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Cheltenham Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cheltenham?

The distance between Melbourne and Cheltenham is 21 km. The road distance is 21.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Flinders Street Station to Cheltenham Station takes 37 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cheltenham bus from?

Melbourne to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swan St/Punt Rd station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cheltenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cheltenham is to train which takes 37 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 600 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Melbourne to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Melbourne to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Acland St/Barkly St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Cheltenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cheltenham is 21 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Melbourne to Cheltenham.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 5001+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

Melbourne to Cheltenham - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 246 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cheltenham Stationtrain Frankston
37 min
$6
Drive 21.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Cheltenhamcar 21.4 km
21 min
$4–6
Line 246 bus, line 600 bus
1. Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Acland St/Barkly Stbus 246
2. Take the bus from Acland St/Barkly St to Sydney St/Charman Rdbus 600 / ...
1h 21m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Cheltenhamtaxi 21.4 km
21 min
$50–65

Melbourne to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 21.2 km
Duration: 37 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Cheltenham Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Sydney St/Charman Rd via Acland St/Barkly St in around 1h 21m.

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