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

The cheapest way to get from Ardeer to Melbourne is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ardeer to Melbourne is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Ardeer and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ardeer to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd and arriving at Bourke St/Queen St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Ardeer and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ardeer Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Ardeer to Melbourne?

The distance between Ardeer and Melbourne is 15 km. The road distance is 16.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ardeer to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs $6 - $9.

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

The train from Ardeer Station to Southern Cross Station takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ardeer to Melbourne bus from?

Ardeer to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd station.

Where do I catch the Ardeer to Melbourne train from?

Ardeer to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ardeer Station.

Train or bus from Ardeer to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Ardeer to Melbourne is to train which takes 22 min and costs $6 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 426 bus and line 216 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Ardeer to Melbourne bus arrive?

Ardeer to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Ardeer to Melbourne train arrive?

Ardeer to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Ardeer to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ardeer to Melbourne is 16 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Ardeer to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5383+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Ardeer to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, line 426 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ardeer Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
22 min
$6–9
Line 426 bus, line 216 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 426 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Bourke St/Queen Stbus 216 / ...
1h 5m
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ardeer to Melbournetaxi 16.2 km
18 min
$30–40
Drive 16.2 km
1. Drive from Ardeer to Melbournecar 16.2 km
18 min
$4–5

Ardeer to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 14.7 km
Duration: 22 min

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

V/Line operates a train from Ardeer Station to Southern Cross Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd to Bourke St/Queen St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 5m.

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