What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Ricketts Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Ricketts Point. However, there are services departing from Bridge Rd/Hoddle St and arriving at Reserve Rd/Holding St via Acland St/Barkly St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Ricketts Point?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Ricketts Point station. However, there are services departing from Flinders Street Station and arriving at Cheltenham Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Ricketts Point?

The distance between Melbourne and Ricketts Point is 26 km. The road distance is 22.9 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Ricketts Point without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point?

It takes approximately 53 min to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ricketts Point bus from?

Melbourne to Ricketts Point bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Bridge Rd/Hoddle St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ricketts Point train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Ricketts Point?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point is to train which takes 53 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 11m.

Where does the Melbourne to Ricketts Point bus arrive?

Melbourne to Ricketts Point bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Acland St/Barkly St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Ricketts Point train arrive?

Melbourne to Ricketts Point train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Cheltenham Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Ricketts Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Ricketts Point is 23 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Melbourne to Ricketts Point.

Where can I stay near Ricketts Point?

There are 4999+ hotels available in Ricketts Point.

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cheltenham Stationtrain Frankston
53 min
$12
Drive 22.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Ricketts Pointcar 22.9 km
24 min
$5–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bridge Rd/Hoddle St to Acland St/Barkly Stbus 246
2. Take the bus from Acland St/Barkly St to Reserve Rd/Holding Stbus 600 / ...
1h 11m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Ricketts Pointtaxi 22.9 km
24 min
$55–70
Line 96 tram, bus
1. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St #132tram 96
2. Take the bus from St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St to Reserve Rd/Holding Stbus 600 / ...
1h 22m
$12

Melbourne to Ricketts Point by train and bus

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Distance: 25.7 km
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Ricketts Point, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Cheltenham Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Rd/Hoddle St to Reserve Rd/Holding St via Acland St/Barkly St in around 1h 11m.

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