The average train between Cranbourne and Elsternwick takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Cranbourne to Elsternwick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Cranbourne and Elsternwick. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Cranbourne is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Elsternwick at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Caulfield Station and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 4m • 2 changes


1h 10m • 2 changes


1h 4m • 2 changes


1h 8m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cranbourne to Elsternwick. However, there are services departing from Cranbourne station and arriving at Elsternwick station via Caulfield Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Cranbourne to Elsternwick train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Cranbourne Station.
Cranbourne to Elsternwick train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Caulfield Station.
The distance between Cranbourne and Elsternwick is 35 km. The road distance is 38 km.
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Cranbourne Station to Caulfield Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 43 min.