What is the cheapest way to get from North Melbourne to Altona?

The cheapest way to get from North Melbourne to Altona is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from North Melbourne to Altona?

The fastest way to get from North Melbourne to Altona is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between North Melbourne and Altona?

No, there is no direct bus from North Melbourne to Altona. However, there are services departing from Dryburgh St/Haines St and arriving at Rankin St/Blyth St via Leeds St/Paisley St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between North Melbourne and Altona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Melbourne Station station and arriving at Westona Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from North Melbourne to Altona?

The distance between North Melbourne and Altona is 17 km. The road distance is 17.8 km.

How do I travel from North Melbourne to Altona without a car?

The best way to get from North Melbourne to Altona without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from North Melbourne to Altona?

The train from North Melbourne Station to Westona Station takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the North Melbourne to Altona bus from?

North Melbourne to Altona bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Dryburgh St/Haines St station.

Where do I catch the North Melbourne to Altona train from?

North Melbourne to Altona train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from North Melbourne Station.

Train or bus from North Melbourne to Altona?

The best way to get from North Melbourne to Altona is to train which takes 26 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 402 bus and line 412 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 11m.

Where does the North Melbourne to Altona bus arrive?

North Melbourne to Altona bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the North Melbourne to Altona train arrive?

North Melbourne to Altona train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Westona Station.

Can I drive from North Melbourne to Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between North Melbourne to Altona is 18 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from North Melbourne to Altona.

Where can I stay near Altona?

There are 4944+ hotels available in Altona.

North Melbourne to Altona - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 402 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from North Melbourne to Altona by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Westona Stationtrain Werribee / ...
26 min
$6
Drive 17.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from North Melbourne to Altonacar 17.8 km
16 min
$4–5
Line 402 bus, line 412 bus
1. Take the bus from Dryburgh St/Haines St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus 402
2. Take the bus from Leeds St/Paisley St to Rankin St/Blyth Stbus 411 / ...
1h 11m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from North Melbourne to Altonataxi 17.8 km
16 min
$45–60

North Melbourne to Altona by train

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Distance: 16.9 km
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between North Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Altona, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from North Melbourne Station to Westona Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dryburgh St/Haines St to Rankin St/Blyth St via Footscray Station/Irving St and Leeds St/Paisley St in around 1h 11m.

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