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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cockatoo is to train and bus which costs $12 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cockatoo is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $10 - $15.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cockatoo?

The distance between Melbourne and Cockatoo is 59 km. The road distance is 56.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cockatoo without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Melbourne to Cockatoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cockatoo bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Cockatoo bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Cockatoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cockatoo is 56 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Melbourne to Cockatoo.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo?

There are 298+ hotels available in Cockatoo.

Melbourne to Cockatoo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

Q: Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Cockatoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Cockatoo. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Woori Yallock Rd/Pakenham Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Belgrave Stationtrain Belgrave
2. Take the bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd to Woori Yallock Rd/Pakenham Rdbus 695 / ...
1h 50m
$12
Drive 56.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Cockatoocar 56.2 km
58 min
$11–15
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 47m
$18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Cockatootaxi 56.2 km
58 min
$130–170

Melbourne to Cockatoo by train and bus

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 58.9 km
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Woori Yallock Rd/Pakenham Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 2h 47m.

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