What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point is to line 246 bus and line 600 bus which costs $5 and takes 1h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Ricketts Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Ricketts Point. However, there are services departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Reserve Rd/Holding St via Acland St/Barkly St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Ricketts Point?

The distance between Melbourne and Ricketts Point is 26 km. The road distance is 22.9 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Ricketts Point without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $11.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ricketts Point bus from?

Melbourne to Ricketts Point bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swan St/Punt Rd station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Ricketts Point?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ricketts Point is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $11. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 600 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h 22m.

Where does the Melbourne to Ricketts Point bus arrive?

Melbourne to Ricketts Point bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Acland St/Barkly St station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Ricketts Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Ricketts Point is 23 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Melbourne to Ricketts Point.

Where can I stay near Ricketts Point?

There are 5002+ hotels available in Ricketts Point.

Melbourne to Ricketts Point - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 246 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cheltenham StationFrankston
1h 2m
$10
Line 246 bus, line 600 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Acland St/Barkly St246
2. Take the bus from Acland St/Barkly St to Reserve Rd/Holding St600 / ...
1h 22m
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Ricketts Point22.9 km
24 min
$45–60
Drive 22.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Ricketts Point22.9 km
24 min
$5–7
Line 96 tram, line 600 bus
1. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to Belford St/Acland St #13996
2. Take the bus from Acland St/Barkly St to Reserve Rd/Holding St600 / ...
1h 36m
$10

Melbourne to Ricketts Point by train and bus

296Weekly Services

1h 2mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 25.7 km
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Ricketts Point, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Cheltenham Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Reserve Rd/Holding St via Acland St/Barkly St in around 1h 22m.

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