What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Puffing Billy Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station station. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Puffing Billy Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Belgrave Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station?

The distance between Melbourne and Puffing Billy Station is 43 km. The road distance is 38.8 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station?

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Belgrave Station takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station bus from?

Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station train from?

Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station bus arrive?

Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station train arrive?

Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Belgrave Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station is 39 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station.

Where can I stay near Puffing Billy Station?

There are 841+ hotels available in Puffing Billy Station.

Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Belgrave Stationtrain Belgrave
1h 18m
$6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 302
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus 732
2h 13m
$12
Drive 38.8 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Puffing Billy Stationcar 38.8 km
37 min
$7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Puffing Billy Stationtaxi 38.8 km
37 min
$90–110

Melbourne to Puffing Billy Station by train and foot

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Distance: 42.6 km
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Puffing Billy Station, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Belgrave Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Puffing Billy Station via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 2h 13m.

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