What is the cheapest way to get from Point Cook to East Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Point Cook to East Melbourne is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Point Cook to East Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Point Cook to East Melbourne is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Point Cook and East Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Point Cook to East Melbourne. However, there are services departing from South Shore Ave/Sanctuary Lakes South Bvd and arriving at Smith St/Victoria Pde via Laverton Station/Railway Ave, Altona Gate SC/Millers Rd and King St/Lonsdale St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Point Cook and East Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Point Cook station to East Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Williams Landing Station and arriving at Jolimont-MCG Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Point Cook to East Melbourne?

The distance between Point Cook and East Melbourne is 33 km. The road distance is 30.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Point Cook to East Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Point Cook to East Melbourne?

It takes approximately 59 min to get from Point Cook to East Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Point Cook to East Melbourne bus from?

Point Cook to East Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from South Shore Ave/Sanctuary Lakes South Bvd station.

Where do I catch the Point Cook to East Melbourne train from?

Point Cook to East Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Williams Landing Station.

Train or bus from Point Cook to East Melbourne?

The best way to get from Point Cook to East Melbourne is to train which takes 59 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 496 bus and line 412 bus and line 232 bus and line 905 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Point Cook to East Melbourne bus arrive?

Point Cook to East Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Laverton Station/Railway Ave.

Where does the Point Cook to East Melbourne train arrive?

Point Cook to East Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Point Cook to East Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Point Cook to East Melbourne is 31 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Point Cook to East Melbourne.

Where can I stay near East Melbourne?

There are 5301+ hotels available in East Melbourne.

Point Cook to East Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 496 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Point Cook to East Melbourne by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Williams Landing Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Werribee
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Jolimont-MCG Stationtrain Mernda / ...
59 min
$12
Drive 30.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Point Cook to East Melbournecar 30.6 km
27 min
$6–8
Line 496 bus, line 412 bus, line 232 bus, line 905 bus
1. Take the bus from South Shore Ave/Sanctuary Lakes South Bvd to Laverton Station/Railway Avebus 496
2. Take the bus from Laverton Station/Railway Ave to Altona Gate SC/Millers Rdbus 412 / ...
3. Take the bus from Altona Gate SC/Millers Rd to Southern Cross Station/Collins Stbus 232
4. Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Smith St/Victoria Pdebus 302 / ...
2h 14m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Point Cook to East Melbournetaxi 30.6 km
27 min
$75–90
Line 497 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Atlantis Dr/Point Cook Rd to Williams Landing Stationbus 949 / ...
2. Take the train from Williams Landing Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Werribee
1h 8m
$12
Line 495 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ivory Ave/Alamanda Bvd to Williams Landing Stationbus 495 / ...
2. Take the train from Williams Landing Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Werribee
1h 14m
$12

Point Cook to East Melbourne by bus and train

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Distance: 33 km
Duration: 59 min

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

You can take a bus from Emmanuel College/Dunnings Rd to Jolimont-MCG Station via Williams Landing Station, Williams Landing Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Shore Ave/Sanctuary Lakes South Bvd to Smith St/Victoria Pde via Laverton Station/Railway Ave, Altona Gate SC/Millers Rd, Southern Cross Station/Collins St, and King St/Lonsdale St in around 2h 14m.

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