There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
1h 8m$12Drive 33.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rdcar 33.3 km
33 min$6–9Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to La Trobe Universitybus 250 / ...
- Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rdbus 382
2h$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rdtaxi 33.3 km
33 min$80–95Line 86 tram, bus
- Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to RMIT/Plenty Rd #71tram 86
- Take the bus from Plenty Rd/McKimmies Rd to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rdbus 382
1h 59m$12
Melbourne to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St and arriving at Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Mernda Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Melbourne and Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd is 37 km. The road distance is 33.3 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Melbourne to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd, including transfers.
Melbourne to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St station.
Melbourne to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd via La Trobe University and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 2h.
Train from Melbourne Central Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to La Trobe University
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Plenty Rd/McKimmies Rd to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $80–95
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at La Trobe University station.
Melbourne to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Mernda Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd is 33 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Melbourne to Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd.
There are 309+ hotels available in Arthurs Creek Rd/Plenty Rd.



