What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Phillipa?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Phillipa is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Phillipa?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Phillipa is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Mount Phillipa?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Mount Phillipa. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St and arriving at Campaspe Dr/Oakbank Bvd via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Mount Phillipa?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Mount Phillipa station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Mernda Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Mount Phillipa?

The distance between Melbourne and Mount Phillipa is 64 km. The road distance is 42.8 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Mount Phillipa without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mount Phillipa without a car is to train and taxi which takes 57 min and costs $45 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Mount Phillipa?

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Melbourne to Mount Phillipa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Mount Phillipa bus from?

Melbourne to Mount Phillipa bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Mount Phillipa train from?

Melbourne to Mount Phillipa train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Mount Phillipa?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mount Phillipa is to line 250 bus and line 382 bus which takes 2h 44m and costs $28 - $33. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $33 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Melbourne to Mount Phillipa bus arrive?

Melbourne to Mount Phillipa bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe University station.

Where does the Melbourne to Mount Phillipa train arrive?

Melbourne to Mount Phillipa train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Mernda Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Mount Phillipa?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mount Phillipa is 43 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Melbourne to Mount Phillipa.

Where can I stay near Mount Phillipa?

There are 123+ hotels available in Mount Phillipa.

Melbourne to Mount Phillipa - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Mount Phillipa by train, taxi, bus, car, or tram

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Wallan Stationtrain Seymour
2. Take the taxi from Wallan Station to Mount Phillipataxi
57 min
$48–61
Drive 42.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Mount Phillipacar 42.8 km
48 min
$8–12
Line 250 bus, line 382 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to La Trobe Universitybus 250 / ...
2. Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Campaspe Dr/Oakbank Bvdbus 382
2h 44m
$29–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Mount Phillipataxi 42.8 km
48 min
$100–120
Train
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
1h 43m
$28–32
Line 86 tram, line 382 bus
1. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to RMIT/Plenty Rd #71tram 86
2. Take the bus from Plenty Rd/McKimmies Rd to Campaspe Dr/Oakbank Bvdbus 382
2h 42m
$28–32

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Distance: 63.8 km
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Mount Phillipa, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Mount Phillipa via La Trobe University, La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd, and Campaspe Dr/Oakbank Bvd in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 54 min.

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