There are 5 ways to get from Reservoir to Hillside by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Reservoir Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
- Take the train from Town Hall Station to Watergardens Stationtrain Sunbury
1h 35m$18Drive 26.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Reservoir to Hillsidecar 26.9 km
25 min$5–7Line 903 bus, line 476 bus
- Take the bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Essendon Station/Rose Stbus 903
- Take the bus from Essendon Station/Russell St to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rdbus 476
2h 16m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reservoir to Hillsidetaxi 26.9 km
25 min$65–80Line 11 tram, train, line 460 bus
- Take the tram from West Preston/Gilbert Rd #47 to Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14tram 11
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Caroline Springs Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd to Gourlay Rd/Melton Hwybus 460
2h 9m$19–23
Reservoir to Hillside by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reservoir to Hillside is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Reservoir to Hillside is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $65 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Reservoir station to Hillside. However, there are services departing from Preston Station/Murray Rd and arriving at Panorama Dr/Melton Hwy via Essendon Station/Russell St and Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Reservoir station to Hillside station. However, there are services departing from Reservoir Station and arriving at Watergardens Station via Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Reservoir and Hillside is 42 km. The road distance is 26.9 km.
The best way to get from Reservoir to Hillside without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $18.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Reservoir to Hillside, including transfers.
Reservoir to Hillside bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Preston Station/Murray Rd.
Reservoir to Hillside train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Reservoir Station.
The best way to get from Reservoir to Hillside is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus and line 476 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between Reservoir, VIC, Australia and Hillside, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Reservoir Station to Panorama Dr/Melton Hwy via Flinders Street Station, Town Hall Station, Watergardens Station, and Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Panorama Dr/Melton Hwy via Essendon Station/Rose St, Essendon Station/Russell St, and Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd in around 2h 16m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Reservoir Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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
Train from Town Hall Station to Watergardens Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from West Preston/Gilbert Rd #47 to Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Caroline Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Essendon Station/Rose St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Essendon Station/Russell St to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd to Gourlay Rd/Melton Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Reservoir to Hillside bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Essendon Station/Rose St.
Reservoir to Hillside train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reservoir to Hillside is 27 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Reservoir to Hillside.
There are 3667+ hotels available in Hillside.













