There are 4 ways to get from Melton to Lalor 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 Lalor Stationtrain Mernda
1h 57m$20–23Drive 44.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Melton to Lalorcar 44.5 km
35 min$8–12Line 456 bus, line 903 bus
- 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
2h 50m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melton to Lalortaxi 44.5 km
35 min$100–130
Melton to Lalor by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melton to Lalor is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Melton to Lalor is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Lalor station. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Preston Station/Murray Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Lalor station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Lalor Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Melton and Lalor is 61 km. The road distance is 44.5 km.
The best way to get from Melton to Lalor without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $19 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Melton to Lalor, including transfers.
Melton to Lalor bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St station.
Melton to Lalor train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Melton Station.
The best way to get from Melton to Lalor is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $19 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 456 bus and line 903 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Melton, VIC, Australia and Lalor, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Lalor Station via Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd, Melton Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Lalor Station via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Preston Station/Murray Rd, and Preston Station in around 2h 50m.
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lalor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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 Preston Station/Murray Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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 Lalor bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Melton to Lalor train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Lalor is 44 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Melton to Lalor.
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