What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to West Gate Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to West Gate Bridge is to train which costs $6 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to West Gate Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to West Gate Bridge is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $26 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and West Gate Bridge?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Station/Collins St station and arriving at Sardine St/Lorimer St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and West Gate Bridge?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Spotswood Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to West Gate Bridge?

The distance between Melbourne and West Gate Bridge is 6 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to West Gate Bridge without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to West Gate Bridge without a car is to line 237 bus which takes 17 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to West Gate Bridge?

The line 237 bus from Southern Cross Station/Collins St to Sardine St/Lorimer St takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to West Gate Bridge bus from?

Melbourne to West Gate Bridge bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Southern Cross Station/Collins St.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to West Gate Bridge train from?

Melbourne to West Gate Bridge train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to West Gate Bridge?

The best way to get from Melbourne to West Gate Bridge is to line 237 bus which takes 17 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 33 min.

Where does the Melbourne to West Gate Bridge bus arrive?

Melbourne to West Gate Bridge bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sardine St/Lorimer St station.

Where does the Melbourne to West Gate Bridge train arrive?

Melbourne to West Gate Bridge train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Spotswood Station.

Where can I stay near West Gate Bridge?

There are 5286+ hotels available in West Gate Bridge.

Melbourne to West Gate Bridge - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 237 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to West Gate Bridge by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Line 237 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Station/Collins St to Sardine St/Lorimer Stbus 237
17 min
$6
Train
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Spotswood Stationtrain Werribee / ...
33 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to West Gate Bridgetaxi 9.1 km
13 min
$26–31
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne to West Gate Bridgewalk 7.8 km
1h 32m

Melbourne to West Gate Bridge by bus and foot

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Distance: 6.1 km
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and West Gate Bridge, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Station/Collins St to Sardine St/Lorimer St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Spotswood Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 18 min.

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