What is the cheapest way to get from Reservoir to Melbourne CBD?

The cheapest way to get from Reservoir to Melbourne CBD is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Reservoir to Melbourne CBD?

The fastest way to get from Reservoir to Melbourne CBD is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Reservoir and Melbourne CBD?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd and arriving at Exhibition St/Lonsdale St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

Is there a direct train between Reservoir and Melbourne CBD?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reservoir Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Reservoir to Melbourne CBD?

The distance between Reservoir and Melbourne CBD is 14 km. The road distance is 12.9 km.

How do I travel from Reservoir to Melbourne CBD without a car?

The best way to get from Reservoir to Melbourne CBD without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Reservoir to Melbourne CBD?

The train from Reservoir Station to Flinders Street Station takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Reservoir to Melbourne CBD bus from?

Reservoir to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where do I catch the Reservoir to Melbourne CBD train from?

Reservoir to Melbourne CBD train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Reservoir Station.

Train or bus from Reservoir to Melbourne CBD?

The best way to get from Reservoir to Melbourne CBD is to train which takes 29 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 251 bus, which costs $6 and takes 51 min.

Where does the Reservoir to Melbourne CBD bus arrive?

Reservoir to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Exhibition St/Lonsdale St station.

Where does the Reservoir to Melbourne CBD train arrive?

Reservoir to Melbourne CBD train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Reservoir to Melbourne CBD?

Yes, the driving distance between Reservoir to Melbourne CBD is 13 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Reservoir to Melbourne CBD.

Where can I stay near Melbourne CBD?

There are 5322+ hotels available in Melbourne CBD.

Reservoir to Melbourne CBD - 5 ways to travel via train, line 251 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Reservoir to Melbourne CBD by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reservoir Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
29 min
$6
Drive 12.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Reservoir to Melbourne CBDcar 12.9 km
15 min
$3–4
Line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Exhibition St/Lonsdale Stbus 251
51 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reservoir to Melbourne CBDtaxi 12.9 km
15 min
$30–45
Line 11 tram
1. Take the tram from West Preston/Gilbert Rd #47 to Exhibition St/Collins St #7tram 11
38 min
$6

Reservoir to Melbourne CBD by train

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Distance: 13.7 km
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Reservoir, VIC, Australia and Melbourne CBD, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Reservoir Station to Flinders Street Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Exhibition St/Lonsdale St hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 51 min.

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