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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Whittlesea is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Whittlesea is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Whittlesea?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Whittlesea. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St and arriving at Church St/Walnut St via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Whittlesea?

The distance between Melbourne and Whittlesea is 43 km. The road distance is 40 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Whittlesea without a car is to train and line 382 bus which takes 1h 27m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Melbourne to Whittlesea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Whittlesea bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Whittlesea bus arrive?

Melbourne to Whittlesea bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe University station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Whittlesea?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Whittlesea is 40 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Melbourne to Whittlesea.

Where can I stay near Whittlesea?

There are 140+ hotels available in Whittlesea.

Melbourne to Whittlesea - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 382 bus

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

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Train, line 382 bus
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd to Church St/Walnut Stbus 382 / ...
1h 27m
$11
Drive 40 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Whittleseacar 40 km
39 min
$8–11
Line 250 bus, line 382 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to La Trobe Universitybus 250 / ...
2. Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Church St/Walnut Stbus 382
2h 30m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Whittleseataxi 40 km
39 min
$95–120
Line 86 tram, line 382 bus
1. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to RMIT/Plenty Rd #71tram 86
2. Take the bus from Plenty Rd/McKimmies Rd to Church St/Walnut Stbus 382
2h 24m
$11

Melbourne to Whittlesea by train and bus

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1h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 43.3 km
Duration: 1h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Church St/Walnut St via La Trobe University and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 2h 30m.

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