How to get from Melbourne to Deakin
4 ways, 462 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Busbest | 8h 11m | A$110–227 estimated |
| Train | 8h 53m | A$82–297 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 9h 55m | A$80–105 estimated |
| Taxi | 9h 55m | A$1,120–1,520 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:14 → 20:0511h 51m · 2 changesNSW TrainLink 624A$82–243
- 08:19 → 20:0511h 46m · 3 changesTransport Victoria 96A$83–244
- 08:38 → 17:318h 53m · 1 changeNSW TrainLink 624A$129–297
- 19:34 → 09:32 +1d13h 58m · 1 changeNSW TrainLink 622A$99–283
- 19:34 → 09:19 +1d13h 45m · 2 changesNSW TrainLink 622A$98–280
- 19:37 → 09:32 +1d13h 55m · 2 changesTransport Victoria 11A$100–284
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Deakin?
- The fastest way is by bus: about 8h 11m door to door. The straight-line distance is 462 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Melbourne to Deakin?
- Drive is the cheapest, from A$80. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Melbourne to Deakin?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 8h 53m.
- How much is the bus from Melbourne to Deakin?
- Buses take about 8h 11m and cost A$110–227 depending on operator and seat type. 1 departure appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Deakin from Melbourne by road?
- About 659 km, roughly 9h 55m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around A$80–105; tolls and parking are extra.