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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Ardeer is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Ardeer is to train which takes 17 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Ardeer?

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

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Ardeer?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Ardeer Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Ardeer?

The distance between Melbourne and Ardeer is 15 km. The road distance is 16.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ardeer without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs $6 - $9.

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

The train from Southern Cross Station to Ardeer Station takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ardeer bus from?

Melbourne to Ardeer bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Supreme Court/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ardeer train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Ardeer?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ardeer is to train which takes 17 min and costs $6 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and line 426 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Melbourne to Ardeer bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Ardeer train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Ardeer?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Ardeer is 16 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Melbourne to Ardeer.

Where can I stay near Ardeer?

There are 4939+ hotels available in Ardeer.

Melbourne to Ardeer - 4 ways to travel via train, line 216 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ardeer Stationtrain Ballarat
17 min
$6–9
Line 216 bus, line 426 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Supreme Court/Lonsdale St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 216
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Chatsworth Ave/Ballarat Rdbus 426 / ...
1h 5m
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Ardeertaxi 16.3 km
17 min
$30–40
Drive 16.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Ardeercar 16.3 km
17 min
$4–5

Melbourne to Ardeer by train

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17 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 14.7 km
Duration: 17 min

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ardeer Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Supreme Court/Lonsdale St to Chatsworth Ave/Ballarat Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 5m.

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