What is the cheapest way to get from Melton to Clayton?

The cheapest way to get from Melton to Clayton is to line 456 bus and train which costs $12 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Melton to Clayton?

The fastest way to get from Melton to Clayton is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Melton and Clayton?

No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Clayton. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Clayton North Primary School/North Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Oakleigh Station/Johnson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Melton and Clayton?

No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Clayton station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Clayton Station via Footscray Station and Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Melton to Clayton?

The distance between Melton and Clayton is 60 km. The road distance is 58.5 km.

How do I travel from Melton to Clayton without a car?

The best way to get from Melton to Clayton without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $19 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Melton to Clayton?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Melton to Clayton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melton to Clayton bus from?

Melton to Clayton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St station.

Where do I catch the Melton to Clayton train from?

Melton to Clayton train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Melton Station.

Train or bus from Melton to Clayton?

The best way to get from Melton to Clayton is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $19 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 456 bus and bus, which costs $12 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Melton to Clayton bus arrive?

Melton to Clayton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Melton to Clayton train arrive?

Melton to Clayton train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Melton to Clayton?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Clayton is 58 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Melton to Clayton.

Where can I stay near Clayton?

There are 5172+ hotels available in Clayton.

Melton to Clayton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 456 bus, car, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Melton to Clayton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Clayton Stationtrain Pakenham / ...
1h 45m
$20–23
Drive 58.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melton to Claytoncar 58.5 km
53 min
$11–15
Line 456 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Town Hall Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Clayton Stationtrain
2h
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melton to Claytontaxi 58.5 km
53 min
$130–170
Line 456 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Oakleigh Station/Portman Stbus 903
4h 38m
$12

Melton to Clayton by bus and train

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1h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 60.1 km
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Melton, VIC, Australia and Clayton, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Clayton Station via Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd, Melton Station, Footscray Station, and Town Hall Station in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Clayton North Primary School/North Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Oakleigh Station/Portman St, and Oakleigh Station/Johnson St in around 4h 38m.

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