What is the cheapest way to get from Melton to Diggers Rest?

The cheapest way to get from Melton to Diggers Rest is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melton to Diggers Rest?

The fastest way to get from Melton to Diggers Rest is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Melton and Diggers Rest?

No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Diggers Rest station. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd via The Grove/Caroline Springs Bvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Melton and Diggers Rest?

No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Diggers Rest station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Diggers Rest Station via Sunshine Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Melton to Diggers Rest?

The distance between Melton and Diggers Rest is 40 km. The road distance is 19.3 km.

How do I travel from Melton to Diggers Rest without a car?

The best way to get from Melton to Diggers Rest without a car is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs $18.

How long does it take to get from Melton to Diggers Rest?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Melton to Diggers Rest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melton to Diggers Rest bus from?

Melton to Diggers Rest bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St station.

Where do I catch the Melton to Diggers Rest train from?

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

Train or bus from Melton to Diggers Rest?

The best way to get from Melton to Diggers Rest is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $23 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Melton to Diggers Rest bus arrive?

Melton to Diggers Rest bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd station.

Where does the Melton to Diggers Rest train arrive?

Melton to Diggers Rest train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Sunshine Station.

Can I drive from Melton to Diggers Rest?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Diggers Rest is 19 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Melton to Diggers Rest.

Where can I stay near Diggers Rest?

There are 313+ hotels available in Diggers Rest.

Melton to Diggers Rest - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melton to Diggers Rest by bus, train, taxi, or car

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best
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rdbus 456
2. Take the bus from The Grove/Caroline Springs Bvd to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rdbus 460
1h 16m
$18
Drive 19.3 km
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1. Drive from Melton to Diggers Restcar 19.3 km
16 min
$4–5
Train
1. Take the train from Melton Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Diggers Rest Stationtrain Sunbury
1h 21m
$19–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melton to Diggers Resttaxi 19.3 km
16 min
$45–60

Melton to Diggers Rest by bus and train

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.1 km
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Melton, VIC, Australia and Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Diggers Rest Station via Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd, The Grove/Caroline Springs Bvd, Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd, and Watergardens Station in around 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Diggers Rest Station via Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd, Melton Station, and Sunshine Station in around 1h 21m.

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