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

The cheapest way to get from Melton to Emerald is to line 456 bus and line 216 bus and train which costs $18 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melton to Emerald is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct train between Melton and Emerald?

No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Emerald station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Belgrave Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Melton to Emerald?

The distance between Melton and Emerald is 94 km. The road distance is 89.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Melton to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $25 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Melton to Emerald, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melton to Emerald train from?

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

Where does the Melton to Emerald train arrive?

Melton to Emerald train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Melton to Emerald?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Emerald is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Melton to Emerald.

Where can I stay near Emerald?

There are 453+ hotels available in Emerald.

Melton to Emerald - 4 ways to travel via train, line 456 bus, and line 216 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Stationtrain Belgrave
3h 27m
$26–29
Drive 89.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melton to Emeraldcar 89.5 km
1h 17m
$16–24
Line 456 bus, line 216 bus, train
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 County Court/Lonsdale Stbus 216 / ...
3. Take the train from Flagstaff Station to Belgrave Stationtrain
4h 10m
$18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melton to Emeraldtaxi 89.5 km
1h 17m
$200–250

Melton to Emerald by bus and train

185Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 93.8 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd, Melton Station, Southern Cross Station, Belgrave Station, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 3h 27m.

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