There are 5 ways to get from Reservoir to Mount Macedon by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Reservoir Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Macedon Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 14m$30–38Drive 61.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Reservoir to Mount Macedoncar 61.9 km
47 min$12–17Line 903 bus, line 406 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Milleara SC/Milleara Rdbus 903
- Take the bus from Milleara SC/Milleara Rd to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus 406
- Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Macedon Station/Victoria Stbus
3h 23m$23–40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reservoir to Mount Macedontaxi 61.9 km
47 min$140–180Line 11 tram, train
- 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 Macedon Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 26m$30–38
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reservoir to Mount Macedon is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Reservoir to Mount Macedon is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Reservoir station to Mount Macedon station. However, there are services departing from Preston Station/Murray Rd and arriving at Macedon Station/Victoria St via Milleara SC/Milleara Rd and Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Reservoir station to Mount Macedon station. However, there are services departing from Reservoir Station and arriving at Macedon Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Reservoir and Mount Macedon is 89 km. The road distance is 61.9 km.
The best way to get from Reservoir to Mount Macedon without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $29 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Reservoir to Mount Macedon, including transfers.
Reservoir to Mount Macedon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Preston Station/Murray Rd.
Reservoir to Mount Macedon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Reservoir Station.
The best way to get from Reservoir to Mount Macedon is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $29 - $40. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus and line 406 bus and bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Reservoir, VIC, Australia and Mount Macedon, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Reservoir Station to Mount Macedon via Flinders Street Station, Southern Cross Station, and Macedon Station in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Mount Macedon via Milleara SC/Milleara Rd, Footscray Station/Irving St, and Macedon Station/Victoria St in around 3h 23m.
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Macedon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Southern Cross Station to Macedon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- 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
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Milleara SC/Milleara Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Milleara SC/Milleara Rd to Footscray Station/Irving St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Macedon Station/Victoria St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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 Mount Macedon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Milleara SC/Milleara Rd station.
Reservoir to Mount Macedon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reservoir to Mount Macedon is 62 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Reservoir to Mount Macedon.
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