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

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Mentone is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Mentone is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Mentone?

No, there is no direct bus from South Melbourne to Mentone. However, there are services departing from Bridport St/Richardson St and arriving at Rogers St/Balcombe Rd via Elsternwick Station/Horne St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Mentone?

No, there is no direct train from South Melbourne to Mentone station. However, there are services departing from Cecil St/Park St #25 and arriving at Mentone Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Mentone?

The distance between South Melbourne and Mentone is 26 km. The road distance is 19.9 km.

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

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Mentone without a car is to line 1 tram and train which takes 58 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from South Melbourne to Mentone, including transfers.

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

South Melbourne to Mentone bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Bridport St/Richardson St station.

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

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

Where does the South Melbourne to Mentone bus arrive?

South Melbourne to Mentone bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Elsternwick Station/20 Horne St.

Where does the South Melbourne to Mentone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Melbourne to Mentone?

Yes, the driving distance between South Melbourne to Mentone is 20 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from South Melbourne to Mentone.

Where can I stay near Mentone?

There are 4849+ hotels available in Mentone.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from South Melbourne to Mentone 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 Mentone Stationtrain Frankston
58 min
$12
Drive 19.9 km
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1. Drive from South Melbourne to Mentonecar 19.9 km
19 min
$4–6
Line 606 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bridport St/Richardson St to Elsternwick Station/20 Horne Stbus 606
2. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Rogers St/Balcombe Rdbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
1h 50m
$34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Mentonetaxi 19.9 km
19 min
$50–60

South Melbourne to Mentone by tram and train

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Distance: 26 km
Duration: 58 min

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

You can take a bus from Bridport St/Richardson St to Rogers St/Balcombe Rd via Elsternwick Station/Horne St in around 1h 50m.

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