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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Healesville is to train and line 685 bus which costs $12 and takes 2h 5m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Healesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Healesville. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Maroondah Hwy/Green St via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Lilydale Station/West William St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Healesville?

The distance between Melbourne and Healesville is 68 km. The road distance is 63.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Healesville without a car is to train and line 685 bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Melbourne to Healesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Healesville bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Healesville bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Healesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Healesville is 63 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Melbourne to Healesville.

Where can I stay near Healesville?

There are 266+ hotels available in Healesville.

Melbourne to Healesville - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 685 bus

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

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Train, line 685 bus
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1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
2. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Maroondah Hwy/Green Stbus 685 / ...
2h 5m
$12
Line 907 bus, line 670 bus, line 685 bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus 670 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Maroondah Hwy/Green Stbus 685 / ...
3h 4m
$12
Drive 63.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Healesvillecar 63.3 km
55 min
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Healesvilletaxi 63.3 km
55 min
$140–180
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Hyatt Melbourne to Four Pillars Gin Distilleryshuttle Red Route
1h 38m
$93

Melbourne to Healesville by train and bus

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Distance: 68.5 km
Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Maroondah Hwy/Green St via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, and Lilydale Station/West William St in around 3h 4m.

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