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How to get fromMelbourne to Healesville Sanctuaryby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 685 bus

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    1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train Lilydale
    2. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Healesville Sanctuary/Glen Eadie Avebus bus 685
    2h 30m
    $12

  2. Line 907 bus, line 670 bus, line 685 bus

    1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus bus 907
    2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus bus 670 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Healesville Sanctuary/Glen Eadie Avebus bus 685
    3h 29m
    $12

  3. Drive 64.9 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Healesville Sanctuarycar car 64.9 km
    57 min
    $12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Healesville Sanctuarytaxi taxi 64.9 km
    57 min
    $150–180

Melbourne to Healesville Sanctuary by train, bus, and foot

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Healesville Sanctuary via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, Lilydale Station/West William St, and Healesville Sanctuary/Glen Eadie Ave in around 3h 29m.

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