There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Pentland Hills by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bacchus Marsh Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 22m$14–17Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Bacchus Marsh Stationbus Ballarat
1h 40m$7–19Drive 55.6 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Pentland Hillscar 55.6 km
44 min$10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne to Pentland Hillstaxi 55.6 km
44 min$130–160
Melbourne to Pentland Hills by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Pentland Hills is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Pentland Hills is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Pentland Hills. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Rosehill Dr/Underbank Bvd via Bacchus Marsh Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Pentland Hills station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Bacchus Marsh Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Melbourne and Pentland Hills is 55 km. The road distance is 55.6 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Pentland Hills without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $14 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Melbourne to Pentland Hills, including transfers.
Melbourne to Pentland Hills bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Pentland Hills train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Pentland Hills is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $14 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $19 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Pentland Hills, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Bacchus Marsh Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Bacchus Marsh Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $1–13 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bacchus Marsh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Bacchus Marsh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Pentland Hills bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bacchus Marsh Station.
Melbourne to Pentland Hills train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bacchus Marsh Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Pentland Hills is 56 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Melbourne to Pentland Hills.
There are 75+ hotels available in Pentland Hills.







