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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Darebin is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Darebin is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $24 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Darebin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St and arriving at Dundas St/Victoria Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Darebin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Preston Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Darebin?

The distance between Melbourne and Darebin is 12 km. The road distance is 10.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Darebin without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Preston Station takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Darebin bus from?

Melbourne to Darebin bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Darebin train from?

Melbourne to Darebin train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Darebin?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Darebin is to train which takes 25 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 251 bus, which costs $5 and takes 37 min.

Where does the Melbourne to Darebin bus arrive?

Melbourne to Darebin bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Dundas St/Victoria Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne to Darebin train arrive?

Melbourne to Darebin train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Preston Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Darebin?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Darebin is 11 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Melbourne to Darebin.

Where can I stay near Darebin?

There are 5076+ hotels available in Darebin.

Melbourne to Darebin - 5 ways to travel via train, line 251 bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Darebin by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Preston StationMernda
25 min
$6
Drive 10.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Darebin10.9 km
14 min
$3
Line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Dundas St/Victoria Rd251
37 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Darebin10.9 km
14 min
$24–29
Line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to Blythe St/High St #4186
39 min
$6

Melbourne to Darebin by train

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Distance: 12.1 km
Duration: 25 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Preston Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Dundas St/Victoria Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 37 min.

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