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

The cheapest way to get from Epping to Diggers Rest is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Epping to Diggers Rest is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Epping and Diggers Rest?

No, there is no direct bus from Epping station to Diggers Rest station. However, there are services departing from Epping Station/Cooper St and arriving at Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd and Essendon Station/Russell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Epping and Diggers Rest?

No, there is no direct train from Epping station to Diggers Rest station. However, there are services departing from Epping Station and arriving at Diggers Rest Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Epping to Diggers Rest?

The distance between Epping and Diggers Rest is 57 km. The road distance is 32.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Epping to Diggers Rest without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Epping to Diggers Rest, including transfers.

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

Epping to Diggers Rest bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Epping Station/Cooper St.

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

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

Train or bus from Epping to Diggers Rest?

The best way to get from Epping to Diggers Rest is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 556 bus and line 903 bus and line 483 bus, which costs $10 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Epping to Diggers Rest bus arrive?

Epping to Diggers Rest bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Epping to Diggers Rest train arrive?

Epping to Diggers Rest train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Epping to Diggers Rest?

Yes, the driving distance between Epping to Diggers Rest is 33 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Epping to Diggers Rest.

Where can I stay near Diggers Rest?

There are 266+ hotels available in Diggers Rest.

Epping to Diggers Rest - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 556 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Epping to Diggers Rest by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Epping Station to Flinders Street StationMernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Diggers Rest StationSunbury
1h 40m
$6
Line 556 bus, line 903 bus, line 483 bus
1. Take the bus from Epping Station/Cooper St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd556
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Essendon Station/Rose St903
3. Take the bus from Essendon Station/Russell St to Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy483
2h 59m
$9
Drive 32.5 km
1. Drive from Epping to Diggers Rest32.5 km
30 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Epping to Diggers Rest32.5 km
30 min
$85–110

Epping to Diggers Rest by train

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1h 40mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 56.9 km
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Epping Station to Diggers Rest Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Epping Station/Cooper St to Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd, Essendon Station/Rose St, and Essendon Station/Russell St in around 2h 59m.

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