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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Kensington is to train which costs $6 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Kensington is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lonsdale St/Queen St and arriving at Lloyd St/Dynon Rd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Kensington Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Kensington?

The distance between Melbourne and Kensington is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Kensington without a car is to line 216 bus which takes 10 min and costs $6.

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

The line 216 bus from Lonsdale St/Queen St to Lloyd St/Dynon Rd takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Kensington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Kensington train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Kensington?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Kensington is to line 216 bus which takes 10 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 10 min.

Where does the Melbourne to Kensington bus arrive?

Melbourne to Kensington bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Lloyd St/Dynon Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne to Kensington train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kensington?

There are 5255+ hotels available in Kensington.

Melbourne to Kensington - 5 ways to travel via train, line 216 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Kensington by bus, train, taxi, foot, or tram

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Line 216 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lonsdale St/Queen St to Lloyd St/Dynon Rdbus 216
10 min
$6
Train
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Kensington Stationtrain Craigieburn
10 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Kensingtontaxi 4.4 km
6 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from Melbourne to Kensingtonwalk 4.4 km
53 min
Line 57 tram
1. Take the tram from Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3 to Wellington St/Racecourse Rd #25tram 57
23 min
$6

Melbourne to Kensington by bus

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Distance: 3.4 km
Duration: 10 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Lonsdale St/Queen St to Lloyd St/Dynon Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Kensington Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 10 min.

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