What is the cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Epping?

The cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Epping is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Epping?

The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Epping is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Port Melbourne and Epping?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Melbourne to Epping station. However, there are services departing from Bay Street Shops/Bay St and arriving at Epping Station/Cooper St via Little Collins St/Queen St and Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Port Melbourne and Epping?

No, there is no direct train from Port Melbourne to Epping station. However, there are services departing from Graham St/Light Rail #128 and arriving at Epping Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Port Melbourne to Epping?

The distance between Port Melbourne and Epping is 27 km. The road distance is 25.1 km.

How do I travel from Port Melbourne to Epping without a car?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Epping without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Port Melbourne to Epping?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Port Melbourne to Epping, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Epping bus from?

Port Melbourne to Epping bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Little Collins St/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Epping train from?

Port Melbourne to Epping train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Port Melbourne to Epping?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Epping is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 251 bus and line 556 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Epping bus arrive?

Port Melbourne to Epping bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Epping train arrive?

Port Melbourne to Epping train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Epping Station.

Can I drive from Port Melbourne to Epping?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Melbourne to Epping is 25 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Port Melbourne to Epping.

Where can I stay near Epping?

There are 4729+ hotels available in Epping.

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Melbourne to Epping by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Epping Stationtrain Mernda
1h 5m
$11
Drive 25.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Melbourne to Eppingcar 25.1 km
30 min
$5–7
Line 251 bus, line 556 bus
1. Take the bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 251
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Epping Station/Cooper Stbus 556
2h 28m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Melbourne to Eppingtaxi 25.1 km
30 min
$60–75
Line 234 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to A'Beckett St/Queen Stbus 234
2. Take the train from Flagstaff Station to Epping Stationtrain Mernda
1h 20m
$12

Port Melbourne to Epping by tram and train

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Distance: 27.4 km
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Epping, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Epping Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to Epping Station/Cooper St via Bourke St/Queen St, Little Collins St/Queen St, and Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 2h 28m.

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