What is the cheapest way to get from Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Puffing Billy Railway and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Puffing Billy Railway station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd and arriving at Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St via Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Puffing Billy Railway and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Belgrave Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne?

The distance between Puffing Billy Railway and Melbourne is 42 km. The road distance is 39.4 km.

How do I travel from Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne?

The train from Belgrave Station to Flinders Street Station takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne bus from?

Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy.

Where do I catch the Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne train from?

Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Belgrave Station.

Train or bus from Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 732 bus and line 302 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne bus arrive?

Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne train arrive?

Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne is 39 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne.

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There are 4 ways to get from Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Belgrave Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Belgrave
1h 9m
$6
Line 732 bus, line 302 bus
1. Take the bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 732
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale Stbus 302
2h 38m
$6
Drive 39.4 km
1. Drive from Puffing Billy Railway to Melbournecar 39.4 km
38 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Puffing Billy Railway to Melbournetaxi 39.4 km
38 min
$90–120

Puffing Billy Railway to Melbourne by foot and train

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Distance: 41.7 km
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Puffing Billy Railway, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Belgrave Station to Flinders Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Puffing Billy Railway to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St via Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 2h 38m.

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