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

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Doreen is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Doreen is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Doreen?

No, there is no direct bus from South Melbourne to Doreen. However, there are services departing from Ferrars St/City Rd and arriving at Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via Little Collins St/Queen St, La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Doreen?

No, there is no direct train from South Melbourne station to Doreen station. However, there are services departing from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 and arriving at Mernda Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Doreen?

The distance between South Melbourne and Doreen is 44 km. The road distance is 39.2 km.

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

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Doreen without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $30 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from South Melbourne to Doreen, including transfers.

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

South Melbourne to Doreen bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Little Collins St/Queen St station.

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

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

Train or bus from South Melbourne to Doreen?

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Doreen is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $30 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the South Melbourne to Doreen bus arrive?

South Melbourne to Doreen bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at La Trobe University station.

Where does the South Melbourne to Doreen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Melbourne to Doreen?

Yes, the driving distance between South Melbourne to Doreen is 39 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from South Melbourne to Doreen.

Where can I stay near Doreen?

There are 336+ hotels available in Doreen.

South Melbourne to Doreen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
1h 34m
$31–35
Drive 39.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from South Melbourne to Doreencar 39.2 km
43 min
$8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to La Trobe Universitybus 250 / ...
2. Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rdbus 382
2h 53m
$18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Doreentaxi 39.2 km
43 min
$90–120
Line 96 tram, train, bus
1. Take the tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Spring St/Bourke St #9tram 96
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Mernda Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Drbus 381
2h 1m
$18

South Melbourne to Doreen by bus

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Distance: 43.5 km
Duration: 1h 34m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via Bourke St/Queen St, Little Collins St/Queen St, La Trobe University, La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd, and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd in around 2h 53m.

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