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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Epping is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Epping is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Epping?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Epping. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Coulstock St/Davisson St via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Epping?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Epping Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Epping?

The distance between Melbourne and Epping is 22 km. The road distance is 21.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Epping without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Epping Station takes 41 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Epping bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Epping train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Epping?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Epping is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 905 bus and line 901 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the Melbourne to Epping bus arrive?

Melbourne to Epping bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne to Epping train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Epping?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Epping is 21 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Melbourne to Epping.

Where can I stay near Epping?

There are 4717+ hotels available in Epping.

Melbourne to Epping - 4 ways to travel via train, line 905 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Epping Stationtrain Mernda
41 min
$6
Drive 21.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Eppingcar 21.1 km
24 min
$4–6
Line 905 bus, line 901 bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to The Pines SC/Reynolds Rdbus 905 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd to Coulstock St/Davisson Stbus 901
1h 49m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Eppingtaxi 21.1 km
24 min
$50–65

Melbourne to Epping by train

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Distance: 22.4 km
Duration: 41 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Epping Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Coulstock St/Davisson St via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd in around 1h 49m.

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