What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Silvan?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Silvan is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Silvan?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Silvan is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Silvan?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Silvan. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at General Store/Monbulk Rd via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Birmingham Rd/Wray Cres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Silvan?

The distance between Melbourne and Silvan is 54 km. The road distance is 46.7 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Silvan without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Silvan without a car is to train and line 663 bus which takes 1h 54m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Silvan?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Melbourne to Silvan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Silvan bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Silvan bus arrive?

Melbourne to Silvan bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Silvan?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Silvan is 47 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Melbourne to Silvan.

Where can I stay near Silvan?

There are 509+ hotels available in Silvan.

Melbourne to Silvan - 4 ways to travel via train, line 663 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Silvan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 663 bus
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
2. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to General Store/Monbulk Rdbus 663
1h 54m
$12
Drive 46.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Silvancar 46.7 km
48 min
$9–13
Line 907 bus, line 679 bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Birmingham Rd/Wray Cresbus 679
2h 55m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Silvantaxi 46.7 km
48 min
$110–130

Melbourne to Silvan by train and bus

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1h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 54.3 km
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Silvan, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to General Store/Monbulk Rd via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, and Birmingham Rd/Wray Cres in around 2h 55m.

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