What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Yan Yean Reservoir?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St and arriving at 2005 Plenty Rd via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Yan Yean Reservoir?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Yan Yean Reservoir station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Mernda Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir?

The distance between Melbourne and Yan Yean Reservoir is 40 km. The road distance is 36.9 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $27 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir?

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir train from?

Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $27 - $35. Alternatively, you can line 250 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $23 - $27 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir train arrive?

Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Mernda Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir is 37 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir.

Where can I stay near Yan Yean Reservoir?

There are 141+ hotels available in Yan Yean Reservoir.

Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoir - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 250 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
1h 3m
$28–32
Drive 36.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoircar 36.9 km
39 min
$7–10
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 2005 Plenty Rdbus 382
2h 28m
$24–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Yan Yean Reservoirtaxi 36.9 km
39 min
$85–110
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 2005 Plenty Rdbus 382
2h 22m
$24–26

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Distance: 40.1 km
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Yan Yean Reservoir, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Yan Yean Reservoir via La Trobe University, La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd, and 2005 Plenty Rd in around 2h 28m.

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