What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Launching Place?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Launching Place is to line 907 bus and line 670 bus and line 683 bus which costs $10 and takes 3h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Launching Place?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Launching Place is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Launching Place?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Launching Place. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Braeside Dr/Warburton Hwy via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Chirnside Park SC/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Launching Place?

The distance between Melbourne and Launching Place is 62 km. The road distance is 61.4 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Launching Place without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Launching Place without a car is to train and line 683 bus which takes 2h 8m and costs $11.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Launching Place?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Melbourne to Launching Place, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Launching Place bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Launching Place bus arrive?

Melbourne to Launching Place bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Launching Place?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Launching Place is 61 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Melbourne to Launching Place.

Where can I stay near Launching Place?

There are 357+ hotels available in Launching Place.

Melbourne to Launching Place - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 683 bus

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

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Train, line 683 bus
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale StationLilydale
2. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Braeside Dr/Warburton Hwy683
2h 8m
$10
Line 907 bus, line 670 bus, line 683 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St907
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Chirnside Park SC/Maroondah Hwy670 / ...
3. Take the bus from Chirnside Park SC/Maroondah Hwy to Braeside Dr/Warburton Hwy683
3h 13m
$9
Drive 61.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Launching Place61.4 km
55 min
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Launching Place61.4 km
55 min
$140–180

Melbourne to Launching Place by train and bus

130Weekly Services

2h 8mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 61.6 km
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Launching Place, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Braeside Dr/Warburton Hwy via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, and Chirnside Park SC/Maroondah Hwy in around 3h 13m.

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