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

The cheapest way to get from Diggers Rest to Melton is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Melton is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $50 - $65.

How far is it from Diggers Rest to Melton?

The distance between Diggers Rest and Melton is 48 km. The road distance is 19 km.

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

The best way to get from Diggers Rest to Melton without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $16 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Diggers Rest to Melton, including transfers.

Train or bus from Diggers Rest to Melton?

The best way to get from Diggers Rest to Melton is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $16 - $20. Alternatively, you can line 420 bus and line 456 bus, which costs $16 and takes 1h 48m.

Can I drive from Diggers Rest to Melton?

Yes, the driving distance between Diggers Rest to Melton is 19 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Diggers Rest to Melton.

Where can I stay near Melton?

There are 284+ hotels available in Melton.

Diggers Rest to Melton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 456 bus, taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Diggers Rest to Melton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Diggers Rest Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 21m
$16–20
Drive 19 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Diggers Rest to Meltoncar 19 km
15 min
$4–5
Train, line 456 bus
1. Take the train from Diggers Rest Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus 456
1h 36m
$10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Diggers Rest to Meltontaxi 19 km
15 min
$50–65
Line 420 bus, line 456 bus
1. Take the bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd to Canterbury St/Station Rdbus 420
2. Take the bus from Station Rd/Ballarat Rd to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus 456
1h 48m
$16

Diggers Rest to Melton by train and bus

279Weekly Services

1h 21mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 47.6 km
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Diggers Rest Station to Barries Rd/Station Rd via Sunshine Station, Melton Station, and Melton Station/Staughton St in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Diggers Rest Station to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Watergardens Station, Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd, Canterbury St/Station Rd, and Station Rd/Ballarat Rd in around 1h 48m.

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