There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Funfields by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Mernda StationMernda
1h 22m$10Drive 38.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne to Funfields38.7 km
37 min$8–11Line 250 bus, line 382 bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to La Trobe University250 / ...
- Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Retland Dr/Plenty Rd382
2h 30m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne to Funfields38.7 km
37 min$100–120Line 86 tram, line 382 bus
- Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to RMIT/Plenty Rd #7186
- Take the bus from Plenty Rd/McKimmies Rd to Retland Dr/Plenty Rd382
2h 32m$10
Melbourne to Funfields by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Funfields is to line 250 bus and line 382 bus which costs $10 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Funfields is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Funfields. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St and arriving at Retland Dr/Plenty Rd via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Melbourne and Funfields is 42 km. The road distance is 38.7 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Funfields without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $11.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Melbourne to Funfields, including transfers.
Melbourne to Funfields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Funfields is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $11. Alternatively, you can line 250 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $10 and takes 2h 30m.
Melbourne to Funfields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe University station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Funfields is 39 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Melbourne to Funfields.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Funfields, 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 Funfields via La Trobe University, La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd, and Retland Dr/Plenty Rd in around 2h 30m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Melbourne Central Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to RMIT/Plenty Rd #71
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to La Trobe University
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Retland Dr/Plenty Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Plenty Rd/McKimmies Rd to Retland Dr/Plenty Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 3 9088 0786
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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