There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Taylors Lakes by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Town Hall Station to Watergardens Stationtrain Sunbury
38 min$6Drive 21.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne to Taylors Lakescar 21.7 km
21 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 505
- Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Melton Hwy/Parmelia Drbus 476
1h 35m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne to Taylors Lakestaxi 21.7 km
21 min$50–65Line 59 tram, bus
- Take the tram from Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3 to Fletcher St/Napier St #41tram 59
- Take the bus from Essendon Station/Russell St to Melton Hwy/Parmelia Drbus 476
1h 36m$12
Melbourne to Taylors Lakes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Taylors Lakes is to train which costs $6 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Taylors Lakes is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Taylors Lakes. However, there are services departing from Melbourne University/Grattan St and arriving at Melton Hwy/Parmelia Dr via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Town Hall Station station and arriving at Watergardens Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Melbourne and Taylors Lakes is 25 km. The road distance is 21.7 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Taylors Lakes without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs $6.
The train from Town Hall Station to Watergardens Station takes 38 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Melbourne to Taylors Lakes bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne University/Grattan St station.
Melbourne to Taylors Lakes train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Town Hall Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Taylors Lakes is to train which takes 38 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Taylors Lakes, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Town Hall Station to Watergardens Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Melton Hwy/Parmelia Dr via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 35m.
- Phone
- +61 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Town Hall Station to Watergardens Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Yarra Trams
Tram from Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3 to Fletcher St/Napier St #41
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Yarra Trams
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Melton Hwy/Parmelia Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Essendon Station/Russell St to Melton Hwy/Parmelia Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Melton Hwy/Parmelia Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Essendon Station/Russell St to Melton Hwy/Parmelia Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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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Booking & Getting There
Melbourne to Taylors Lakes bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.
Melbourne to Taylors Lakes train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Watergardens Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Taylors Lakes is 22 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Melbourne to Taylors Lakes.
There are 4702+ hotels available in Taylors Lakes.