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

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Cheltenham is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Cheltenham is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from South Melbourne station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St and arriving at Sydney St/Charman Rd via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from South Melbourne to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Cecil St/Park St #25 and arriving at Cheltenham Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Cheltenham?

The distance between South Melbourne and Cheltenham is 24 km. The road distance is 19.3 km.

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

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Cheltenham without a car is to line 1 tram and train which takes 55 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 55 min to get from South Melbourne to Cheltenham, including transfers.

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

South Melbourne to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St.

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

South Melbourne to Cheltenham train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Cecil St/Park St #25 station.

Where does the South Melbourne to Cheltenham bus arrive?

South Melbourne to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sydney St/Charman Rd station.

Where does the South Melbourne to Cheltenham train arrive?

South Melbourne to Cheltenham train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Federation Square/Swanston St #13 station.

Can I drive from South Melbourne to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between South Melbourne to Cheltenham is 19 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from South Melbourne to Cheltenham.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 5008+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

South Melbourne to Cheltenham - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 1 tram

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

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Line 1 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Cecil St/Park St #25 to Federation Square/Swanston St #13tram 1
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cheltenham Stationtrain Frankston
55 min
$12
Drive 19.3 km
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1. Drive from South Melbourne to Cheltenhamcar 19.3 km
19 min
$4–5
Line 600 bus
1. Take the bus from St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St to Sydney St/Charman Rdbus 600 / ...
1h 17m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Cheltenhamtaxi 19.3 km
19 min
$45–60

South Melbourne to Cheltenham by tram and train

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Distance: 23.9 km
Duration: 55 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St to Sydney St/Charman Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 52 min.

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