There are 5 ways to get from Melton to Doreen by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
2h 26m$26–29Drive 63.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Melton to Doreencar 63.8 km
53 min$12–17Bus via Preston Station
- Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Preston Station/Murray Rdbus 903
3h 30m$24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melton to Doreentaxi 63.8 km
53 min$140–180Bus
- Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 903
- Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rdbus 382
4h 13m$18
Melton to Doreen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melton to Doreen is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Melton to Doreen is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Doreen. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Doreen station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Melton and Doreen is 77 km. The road distance is 63.8 km.
The best way to get from Melton to Doreen without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $25 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Melton to Doreen, including transfers.
Melton to Doreen bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St station.
Melton to Doreen train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Melton Station.
The best way to get from Melton to Doreen is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $25 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus via Preston Station, which costs $24 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Melton, VIC, Australia and Doreen, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Pinnacle Vews/Flaxen Hills Rd via Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd, Melton Station, Southern Cross Station, Mernda Station, and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Preston Station/Murray Rd, Preston Station, Mernda Station, and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Preston Station/Murray Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melton to Doreen bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Melton to Doreen train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Doreen is 64 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Melton to Doreen.
There are 326+ hotels available in Doreen.





