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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Hastings is to train which costs $6 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Hastings is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Hastings?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Hastings SC/King St via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Hastings?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Hastings station. However, there are services departing from Flinders Street Station and arriving at Hastings Station via Frankston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Hastings?

The distance between Melbourne and Hastings is 71 km. The road distance is 64.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Hastings without a car is to train and line 782 bus which takes 2h 28m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Melbourne to Hastings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Hastings bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Hastings train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Hastings?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Hastings is to line 246 bus and bus and line 782 bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the Melbourne to Hastings bus arrive?

Melbourne to Hastings bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Elsternwick Station/Horne St.

Where does the Melbourne to Hastings train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Hastings?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Hastings is 64 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Melbourne to Hastings.

Where can I stay near Hastings?

There are 1371+ hotels available in Hastings.

Melbourne to Hastings - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 782 bus

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

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Train, line 782 bus
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Hastings SC/King Stbus 782 / ...
2h 28m
$12
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Hastings Stationtrain Stony Point
2h 29m
$6
Line 246 bus, bus, line 782 bus
1. Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Elsternwick Station/Horne Stbus 246
2. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Frankstonbus
3. Take the bus from Frankston to Hastings SC/King Stbus 782 / ...
3h 44m
$40
Drive 64.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Hastingscar 64.1 km
55 min
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Hastingstaxi 64.1 km
55 min
$140–180

Melbourne to Hastings by train and bus

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2h 28mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70.7 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Hastings SC/King St via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flinders Street Station to Hastings Station via Frankston Station in around 2h 29m.

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