There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Croydon South by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Croydon Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 19m$12Drive 32 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne to Croydon Southcar 32 km
28 min$6–9Line 907 bus, line 901 bus, line 664 bus
- Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
- Take the bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Knox City Shopping Centrebus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Belmont Rd/Bayswater Rdbus 664 / ...
2h 18m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne to Croydon Southtaxi 32 km
28 min$75–95Train, line 664 bus
- Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Bayswater Stationtrain Belgrave
- Take the bus from Bayswater Station/Station St to Belmont Rd/Bayswater Rdbus 664 / ...
1h 24m$12
Melbourne to Croydon South by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Croydon South is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Croydon South is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Croydon South. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Belmont Rd/Bayswater Rd via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Knox City Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Croydon South station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Croydon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Melbourne and Croydon South is 33 km. The road distance is 32 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Croydon South without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Melbourne to Croydon South, including transfers.
Melbourne to Croydon South bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.
Melbourne to Croydon South train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Croydon South is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and line 901 bus and line 664 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Croydon South, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Croydon Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Belmont Rd/Bayswater Rd via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Knox City Shopping Centre in around 2h 18m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Melbourne Central Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Melbourne Central Station to Bayswater Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Knox City Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Belmont Rd/Bayswater Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Bayswater Station/Station St to Belmont Rd/Bayswater Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Croydon South bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.
Melbourne to Croydon South train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Croydon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Croydon South is 32 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Melbourne to Croydon South.
There are 776+ hotels available in Croydon South.






