What is the cheapest way to get from Whittlesea to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Whittlesea to Melbourne is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Whittlesea to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Whittlesea to Melbourne is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Whittlesea and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Whittlesea to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Walnut St/Church St and arriving at Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St via La Trobe University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Whittlesea and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Whittlesea station to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Mernda Station and arriving at Flinders Street Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Whittlesea to Melbourne?

The distance between Whittlesea and Melbourne is 43 km. The road distance is 39.9 km.

How do I travel from Whittlesea to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Whittlesea to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Whittlesea to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Whittlesea to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whittlesea to Melbourne bus from?

Whittlesea to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Walnut St/Church St station.

Where do I catch the Whittlesea to Melbourne train from?

Whittlesea to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Mernda Station.

Train or bus from Whittlesea to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Whittlesea to Melbourne is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 382 bus and line 250 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Whittlesea to Melbourne bus arrive?

Whittlesea to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd station.

Where does the Whittlesea to Melbourne train arrive?

Whittlesea to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Whittlesea to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Whittlesea to Melbourne is 40 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Whittlesea to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
1h 12m
$12
Drive 39.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Whittlesea to Melbournecar 39.9 km
38 min
$8–11
Line 382 bus, line 250 bus
1. Take the bus from Walnut St/Church St to La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rdbus 382
2. Take the bus from La Trobe University to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale Stbus 250 / ...
2h 10m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whittlesea to Melbournetaxi 39.9 km
38 min
$95–120
Line 382 bus, line 86 tram
1. Take the bus from Walnut St/Church St to La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rdbus 382
2. Take the tram from La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 to Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5tram 86
1h 59m
$12

Whittlesea to Melbourne by bus and train

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Distance: 42.7 km
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Whittlesea, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walnut St/Church St to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd and La Trobe University in around 2h 10m.

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