What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Croydon South?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Croydon South is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Croydon South?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Croydon South is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs $70 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Croydon South?

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 4m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Croydon South?

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 9m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Croydon South?

The distance between Melbourne and Croydon South is 33 km. The road distance is 29.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Croydon South without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Croydon South without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Croydon South?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Melbourne to Croydon South, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Croydon South bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Croydon South train from?

Melbourne to Croydon South train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Croydon South?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Croydon South is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Melbourne to Croydon South bus arrive?

Melbourne to Croydon South bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.

Where does the Melbourne to Croydon South train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Croydon South?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Croydon South is 29 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Melbourne to Croydon South.

Where can I stay near Croydon South?

There are 781+ hotels available in Croydon South.

Melbourne to Croydon South - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Croydon Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 9m
$12
Drive 29.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Croydon Southcar 29.3 km
33 min
$6–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
2. Take the bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Knox City Shopping Centrebus 901 / ...
3. Take the bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Belmont Rd/Bayswater Rdbus 664 / ...
2h 4m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Croydon Southtaxi 29.3 km
33 min
$70–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Bayswater Stationtrain Belgrave
2. Take the bus from Bayswater Station/Station St to Belmont Rd/Bayswater Rdbus 664 / ...
1h 14m
$12

Melbourne to Croydon South by train and bus

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Distance: 33.5 km
Duration: 1h 9m

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 4m.

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