There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Rubicon Hydroelectric Scheme by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus, taxi via Retreat Rd/Buxton-Marysville Rd
best- Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Retreat Rd/Buxton-Marysville Rdbus 684
- Take the taxi from Retreat Rd/Buxton-Marysville Rd to Rubicon Hydroelectric Schemetaxi
4h 43m$122–152Drive 146 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne to Rubicon Hydroelectric Schemecar 146 km
2h 56m$27–38Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to 3321 Maroondah Hwybus 684
- Take the taxi from 3321 Maroondah Hwy to Rubicon Hydroelectric Schemetaxi
4h 43m$86–106Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwybus 684
- Take the taxi from Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy to Rubicon Hydroelectric Schemetaxi
5h 10m$72–86Bus, taxi via Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwybus 684
- Take the taxi from Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy to Rubicon Hydroelectric Schemetaxi
5h 37m$72–87
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Rubicon Hydroelectric Scheme is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Rubicon Hydroelectric Scheme is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Melbourne and Rubicon Hydroelectric Scheme is 153 km. The road distance is 146 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Rubicon Hydroelectric Scheme without a car is to train and bus and taxi via Retreat Rd/Buxton-Marysville Rd which takes 4h 43m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Melbourne to Rubicon Hydroelectric Scheme, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Rubicon Hydroelectric Scheme is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Melbourne to Rubicon Hydroelectric Scheme.
There are 90+ hotels available in Rubicon Hydroelectric Scheme.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Rubicon Hydroelectric Scheme, VIC, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Rubicon Hydroelectric Scheme. However, you can take the train to Lilydale Station, walk to Lilydale Station/Main St, take the bus to Retreat Rd/Buxton-Marysville Rd, then take the taxi to Rubicon Hydroelectric Scheme. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne to Rubicon Hydroelectric Scheme in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Retreat Rd/Buxton-Marysville Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to 3321 Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- $60–140
Yarra Valley Taxis
- Phone
- 61 3 5962 4722
Alexandra Taxis
- Phone
- +61408576420
- Website
- 131008.com
Alexandra Taxis
- Phone
- +61408576420
- Website
- 131008.com
Alexandra Taxis
- Phone
- +61408576420
- Website
- 131008.com
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