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How to get from Melbourne to River by bus and train?

From Melbourne to River by bus and train

To get from Melbourne to River in Dover, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the C3 bus from Melbourne Shops, Melbourne Farm station to Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Stratford International station to Dover Priory station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to bus station
Bus - C3C3
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to River
Leaves from Melbourne Shops, Melbourne Farm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Shops, Melbourne Farm
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - C3C3
    Wait for bus
    C3
    Chelmsford City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 11
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelmsford
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dover Priory
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to River
    Walk to
    River
    Lewisham Road
    2.29 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne to River by bus and train via C2, GREATER ANGLIA and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Melbourne to River in Dover, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the C2 bus from Melbourne Shops, Melbourne Farm station to Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Stratford International station to Dover Priory station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Walk to bus station
Bus - C2C2
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to River
Leaves from Melbourne Shops, Melbourne Farm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Shops, Melbourne Farm
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - C2C2
    Wait for bus
    C2
    Chelmsford City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 11
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelmsford
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dover Priory
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to River
    Walk to
    River
    Lewisham Road
    2.29 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne to River

The distance between Melbourne, Dover and River, Dover is approximately 101.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne to River by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dover – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Langton Avenue, Dover and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Shops, Melbourne Farm.

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Melbourne Shops, Melbourne Farm
  • Langton Avenue, Melbourne Farm
  • Taylor Avenue, Chelmsford

Public transport stations close to River, Dover

River is located at Lewisham Road, Dover and the nearest public transport station is Whitfield Hill Bottom, River.

Bus stations close to River:

  • Whitfield Hill Bottom, River
  • Wingrove Hill, River
  • The Railway Bell, Kearsney

Alternative route from Melbourne to River by bus and train via C2, GREATER ANGLIA and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Melbourne to River in Dover, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the C2 bus from Melbourne Shops, Melbourne Farm station to Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Stratford International station to Dover Priory station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Walk to bus station
Bus - C2C2
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to River
Leaves from Melbourne Shops, Melbourne Farm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Shops, Melbourne Farm
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - C2C2
    Wait for bus
    C2
    Chelmsford City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 11
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelmsford
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dover Priory
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to River
    Walk to
    River
    Lewisham Road
    2.29 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to River?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line C3, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne to River?

    The alternative route takes 182 minutes, using Bus line C2, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and River?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne to River?

    The C3 bus line goes from Melbourne Shops, Melbourne Farm station near Melbourne in Chelmsford to Chelmsford City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Chelmsford City Centre station near River in Dover.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to River by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne in Chelmsford and River in Dover by bus and train is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne to get to River?

    Get on the C3 bus from the Melbourne Shops, Melbourne Farm stop near Melbourne in Chelmsford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne and River?

    Get off the bus at the Chelmsford City Centre station, which is closest to River in Dover.

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