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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cardinia is to bus which costs $1 - $14 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cardinia is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Cardinia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Nar Nar Goon Station/Carney St station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Cardinia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Nar Nar Goon Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cardinia?

The distance between Melbourne and Cardinia is 64 km. The road distance is 68.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cardinia without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $8 - $12.

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

The train from Flinders Street Station to Nar Nar Goon Station takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cardinia bus from?

Melbourne to Cardinia bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cardinia train from?

Melbourne to Cardinia train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Cardinia?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cardinia is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $14 and takes 1h 13m.

Where does the Melbourne to Cardinia bus arrive?

Melbourne to Cardinia bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Nar Nar Goon Station/Carney St.

Where does the Melbourne to Cardinia train arrive?

Melbourne to Cardinia train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Nar Nar Goon Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Cardinia?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cardinia is 68 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Melbourne to Cardinia.

Where can I stay near Cardinia?

There are 119+ hotels available in Cardinia.

Melbourne to Cardinia - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Nar Nar Goon Stationtrain Traralgon
1h 2m
$8–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Nar Nar Goon Station/Carney Stbus Traralgon
1h 13m
$1–14
Drive 68.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Cardiniacar 68.1 km
52 min
$13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Cardiniataxi 68.1 km
52 min
$160–190

Melbourne to Cardinia by train

179Weekly Trains

1h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 64.4 km
Duration: 1h 2m

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

V/Line operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Nar Nar Goon Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Nar Nar Goon Station/Carney St 3 times a week. Tickets cost $1–14 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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