What is the cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Blackburn?

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Blackburn is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Blackburn?

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Blackburn is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from South Melbourne to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Ferrars St/City Rd and arriving at Albert St/Railway Rd via County Court/Lonsdale St and The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from South Melbourne station to Blackburn station. However, there are services departing from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 and arriving at Blackburn Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Blackburn?

The distance between South Melbourne and Blackburn is 22 km. The road distance is 20.5 km.

How do I travel from South Melbourne to Blackburn without a car?

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from South Melbourne to Blackburn?

It takes approximately 56 min to get from South Melbourne to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Melbourne to Blackburn bus from?

South Melbourne to Blackburn bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from County Court/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the South Melbourne to Blackburn train from?

South Melbourne to Blackburn train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from South Melbourne to Blackburn?

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Blackburn is to train which takes 56 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 905 bus and line 901 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the South Melbourne to Blackburn bus arrive?

South Melbourne to Blackburn bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd station.

Where does the South Melbourne to Blackburn train arrive?

South Melbourne to Blackburn train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Blackburn Station.

Can I drive from South Melbourne to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between South Melbourne to Blackburn is 20 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from South Melbourne to Blackburn.

Where can I stay near Blackburn?

There are 5267+ hotels available in Blackburn.

South Melbourne to Blackburn - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 905 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from South Melbourne to Blackburn by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Blackburn Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
56 min
$12
Drive 20.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from South Melbourne to Blackburncar 20.5 km
22 min
$4–6
Line 905 bus, line 901 bus
1. Take the bus from County Court/Lonsdale St to The Pines SC/Reynolds Rdbus 905 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd to Albert St/Railway Rdbus 901
1h 48m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Blackburntaxi 20.5 km
22 min
$50–65

South Melbourne to Blackburn by tram and train

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Distance: 22 km
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between South Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Blackburn, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Blackburn Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Albert St/Railway Rd via A'Beckett St/Queen St, County Court/Lonsdale St, and The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd in around 1h 48m.

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