What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to The Basin?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to The Basin is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to The Basin?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to The Basin is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and The Basin?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to The Basin. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Conyers St/Forest Rd via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Knox City Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Melbourne to The Basin?

The distance between Melbourne and The Basin is 37 km. The road distance is 33.6 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to The Basin without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to The Basin without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $11.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to The Basin?

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Melbourne to The Basin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to The Basin bus from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to The Basin?

The best way to get from Melbourne to The Basin is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $11. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and line 901 bus and line 755 bus, which costs $10 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Melbourne to The Basin bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to The Basin?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to The Basin is 34 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Melbourne to The Basin.

Where can I stay near The Basin?

There are 805+ hotels available in The Basin.

Melbourne to The Basin - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 907 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to The Basin by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Boronia Stationtrain Belgrave
1h 30m
$11
Drive 33.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to The Basincar 33.6 km
36 min
$7–9
Line 907 bus, line 901 bus, line 755 bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
2. Take the bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Knox City Shopping Centrebus 901 / ...
3. Take the bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Conyers St/Forest Rdbus 755
2h 39m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to The Basintaxi 33.6 km
36 min
$80–100

Melbourne to The Basin by train and bus

170Weekly Services

1h 30mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 36.5 km
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and The Basin, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Boronia Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Conyers St/Forest Rd via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Knox City Shopping Centre in around 2h 39m.

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