There are 5 ways to get from Melton to Keilor Downs by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Melton Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Keilor Plains Stationtrain Sunbury
1h 6m$19–23Drive 22.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Melton to Keilor Downscar 22.6 km
19 min$4–6Line 456 bus
- Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
1h 15m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melton to Keilor Downstaxi 22.6 km
19 min$55–70Line 456 bus, line 420 bus
- Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Station Rd/Ballarat Rdbus 456
- Take the bus from Ballarat Rd/Station Rd to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rdbus 420
2h 5m$12
Melton to Keilor Downs by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melton to Keilor Downs is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Melton to Keilor Downs is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Keilor Downs station. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Sunshine Station/Dickson St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Keilor Downs station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Keilor Plains Station via Sunshine Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Melton and Keilor Downs is 35 km. The road distance is 22.6 km.
The best way to get from Melton to Keilor Downs without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $18 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Melton to Keilor Downs, including transfers.
Melton to Keilor Downs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St station.
Melton to Keilor Downs train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Melton Station.
The best way to get from Melton to Keilor Downs is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $18 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 456 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Melton, VIC, Australia and Keilor Downs, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Keilor Plains Station via Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd, Melton Station, and Sunshine Station in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 58 min.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Melton Station to Sunshine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Sunshine Station to Keilor Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Station Rd/Ballarat Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ballarat Rd/Station Rd to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melton to Keilor Downs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Melton to Keilor Downs train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Sunshine Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Keilor Downs is 23 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Melton to Keilor Downs.
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