What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground is to line 906 bus which costs $5 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Kangaroo Ground?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd via Warrandyte Reserve/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground?

The distance between Melbourne and Kangaroo Ground is 35 km. The road distance is 32.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $11.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground bus from?

Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $11. Alternatively, you can line 906 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground bus arrive?

Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Warrandyte Reserve/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground is 32 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground.

Where can I stay near Kangaroo Ground?

There are 587+ hotels available in Kangaroo Ground.

Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground - 4 ways to travel via train, line 906 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Eltham Stationtrain Hurstbridge
1h 37m
$10
Line 906 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Warrandyte Reserve/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rdbus 906
1h 37m
$4
Drive 32.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Kangaroo Groundcar 32.1 km
31 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Kangaroo Groundtaxi 32.1 km
31 min
$60–75

Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground by train and bus

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 34.8 km
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Kangaroo Ground, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Eltham Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Warrandyte Reserve/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 46 min.

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