There are 4 ways to get from Melton to Patterson Lakes by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Melton Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Carrum Stationtrain Frankston
2h 35m$26–29Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Mordialloc SC/Centre Waybus 903
5h 54m$12Drive 75.9 km
- Drive from Melton to Patterson Lakescar 75.9 km
1h 3m$14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melton to Patterson Lakestaxi 75.9 km
1h 3m$170–210
Melton to Patterson Lakes by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melton to Patterson Lakes is to bus which costs $12 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Melton to Patterson Lakes is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Patterson Lakes. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Lakeview SC/Thompson Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Mordialloc Station/Albert St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Patterson Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Carrum Station via Footscray Station and Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Melton and Patterson Lakes is 77 km. The road distance is 75.9 km.
The best way to get from Melton to Patterson Lakes without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $25 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Melton to Patterson Lakes, including transfers.
Melton to Patterson Lakes bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Melton to Patterson Lakes train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Melton Station.
The best way to get from Melton to Patterson Lakes is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $25 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Melton, VIC, Australia and Patterson Lakes, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Patterson Lakes Ret Village/McLeod Rd via Melton Station/Staughton St, Melton Station, Footscray Station, Flinders Street Station, Carrum Station, and Carrum Station/Station St in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Mordialloc SC/Centre Way every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Melton Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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 Flinders Street Station to Carrum Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- 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 Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Mordialloc SC/Centre Way
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melton to Patterson Lakes bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mordialloc SC/Centre Way station.
Melton to Patterson Lakes train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Patterson Lakes is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Melton to Patterson Lakes.
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