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How to get fromMelbourne to Matlockby bus, taxi, car, or train

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    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 Falls Rd/Pack Rdbus bus 684
    3. Take the taxi from Falls Rd/Pack Rd to Matlocktaxi taxi
    5h 12m
    $182–232

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Drouin Stationtrain train Traralgon
    2. Drive from Drouin Station to Matlockcar car
    3h 58m
    $25–34

  3. Drive  167.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Matlockcar car 167.3 km
    3h 7m
    $30–44

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Yarra View Ret Village/Warburton Hwybus bus 683
    3. Drive from Yarra View Ret Village/Warburton Hwy to Matlockcar car
    4h 10m
    $28–36

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 174.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Matlock. However, you can take the bus to Mitcham Station/Colombo St, walk to Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, take the bus to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, take the bus to Falls Rd/Pack Rd, then take the taxi to Matlock. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne to Matlock in around 3h 7m.

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