There are 5 ways to get from Melton to Heidelberg West by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Preston Station
best- Take the train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Preston Stationtrain Mernda
2h 18m$26–29Line 456 bus, line 903 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Olympic Village Shopping Centre/Southern Rdbus 903
2h 41m$6Drive 43.9 km
- Drive from Melton to Heidelberg Westcar 43.9 km
39 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melton to Heidelberg Westtaxi 43.9 km
39 min$100–130Train
- Take the train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Heidelberg Stationtrain Hurstbridge
2h 21m$26–29
Melton to Heidelberg West by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melton to Heidelberg West is to line 456 bus and line 903 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Melton to Heidelberg West is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Heidelberg West. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Olympic Village Shopping Centre/Southern Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Heidelberg West station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Preston Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Melton and Heidelberg West is 61 km. The road distance is 43.9 km.
The best way to get from Melton to Heidelberg West without a car is to train via Preston Station which takes 2h 18m and costs $25 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Melton to Heidelberg West, including transfers.
Melton to Heidelberg West bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St station.
Melton to Heidelberg West train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Melton Station.
The best way to get from Melton to Heidelberg West is to train via Preston Station which takes 2h 18m and costs $25 - $29. Alternatively, you can line 456 bus and line 903 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Melton, VIC, Australia and Heidelberg West, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Olympic Village Shopping Centre/Southern Rd via Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd, Melton Station, Southern Cross Station, Preston Station, and Preston Station/Murray Rd in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Olympic Village Shopping Centre/Southern Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
Train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Preston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Southern Cross Station to Heidelberg Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Olympic Village Shopping Centre/Southern Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melton to Heidelberg West bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Melton to Heidelberg West train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Heidelberg West is 44 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Melton to Heidelberg West.
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