What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Yarra Glen?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Yarra Glen is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Yarra Glen?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Yarra Glen is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Yarra Glen?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Yarra Glen. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Herbert St/Melba Hwy via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Lilydale Station/West William St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Yarra Glen?

The distance between Melbourne and Yarra Glen is 54 km. The road distance is 51.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Yarra Glen without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Yarra Glen without a car is to train and line 685 bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Yarra Glen?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Melbourne to Yarra Glen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Yarra Glen bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Yarra Glen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Yarra Glen?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Yarra Glen is 51 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Melbourne to Yarra Glen.

Where can I stay near Yarra Glen?

There are 361+ hotels available in Yarra Glen.

Melbourne to Yarra Glen - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 685 bus

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

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Train, line 685 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 Herbert St/Melba Hwybus 685 / ...
1h 50m
$12
Drive 51.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Yarra Glencar 51.3 km
49 min
$10–14
Line 907 bus, line 670 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 Lilydale Station/West William Stbus 670 / ...
2h 49m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Yarra Glentaxi 51.3 km
49 min
$120–150

Melbourne to Yarra Glen by train and bus

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Distance: 53.5 km
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Yarra Glen, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Herbert St/Melba Hwy via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, and Lilydale Station/West William St in around 2h 49m.

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