What is the cheapest way to get from Diggers Rest to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Diggers Rest to Melbourne is to train which costs $6 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Melbourne is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Diggers Rest and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Diggers Rest station to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way and arriving at Royal Park Station/Poplar Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Diggers Rest and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Diggers Rest Station station and arriving at Town Hall Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Diggers Rest to Melbourne?

The distance between Diggers Rest and Melbourne is 34 km. The road distance is 31.7 km.

How do I travel from Diggers Rest to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Diggers Rest to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Diggers Rest to Melbourne?

The train from Diggers Rest Station to Town Hall Station takes 44 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Diggers Rest to Melbourne bus from?

Diggers Rest to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way.

Where do I catch the Diggers Rest to Melbourne train from?

Diggers Rest to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Diggers Rest Station.

Train or bus from Diggers Rest to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Diggers Rest to Melbourne is to train which takes 44 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 483 bus and line 505 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Diggers Rest to Melbourne bus arrive?

Diggers Rest to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Diggers Rest to Melbourne train arrive?

Diggers Rest to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Can I drive from Diggers Rest to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Diggers Rest to Melbourne is 32 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Diggers Rest to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5327+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Diggers Rest to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 483 bus

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Diggers Rest to Melbourne

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Diggers Rest to Melbourne. The best route is Train, a distance of 29.699 km.

Train
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1. Take the train from Diggers Rest Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Sunbury
44 min
$6
Line 483 bus, line 505 bus
1. Take the bus from Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 483
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Royal Park Station/Poplar Rdbus 505
1h 10m
$6
Drive 31.7 km
1. Drive from Diggers Rest to Melbournecar 31.7 km
27 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Diggers Rest to Melbournetaxi 31.7 km
27 min
$75–95

Diggers Rest to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 34.5 km
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Diggers Rest Station to Town Hall Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way to Royal Park Station/Poplar Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 10m.

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