What is the cheapest way to get from Balwyn to Elsternwick?

The cheapest way to get from Balwyn to Elsternwick is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balwyn to Elsternwick?

The fastest way to get from Balwyn to Elsternwick is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Balwyn and Elsternwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Balwyn to Elsternwick. However, there are services departing from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd and arriving at Glen Huntly Rd/Kooyong Rd via A'Beckett St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Balwyn and Elsternwick?

No, there is no direct train from Balwyn station to Elsternwick station. However, there are services departing from Canterbury Station and arriving at Elsternwick Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from Balwyn to Elsternwick?

The distance between Balwyn and Elsternwick is 16 km. The road distance is 14.7 km.

How do I travel from Balwyn to Elsternwick without a car?

The best way to get from Balwyn to Elsternwick without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Balwyn to Elsternwick?

It takes approximately 37 min to get from Balwyn to Elsternwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balwyn to Elsternwick bus from?

Balwyn to Elsternwick bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd station.

Where do I catch the Balwyn to Elsternwick train from?

Balwyn to Elsternwick train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Canterbury Station.

Train or bus from Balwyn to Elsternwick?

The best way to get from Balwyn to Elsternwick is to train which takes 37 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 605 bus, which costs $10 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Balwyn to Elsternwick bus arrive?

Balwyn to Elsternwick bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St station.

Where does the Balwyn to Elsternwick train arrive?

Balwyn to Elsternwick train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Richmond Station.

Can I drive from Balwyn to Elsternwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Balwyn to Elsternwick is 15 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Balwyn to Elsternwick.

Where can I stay near Elsternwick?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Elsternwick.

Balwyn to Elsternwick - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 302 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Balwyn to Elsternwick by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury Station to Richmond Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
2. Take the train from Richmond Station to Elsternwick Stationtrain Sandringham
37 min
$5
Drive 14.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balwyn to Elsternwickcar 14.7 km
16 min
$3–4
Line 302 bus, line 605 bus
1. Take the bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Stbus 302 / ...
2. Take the bus from A'Beckett St/Queen St to Glen Huntly Rd/Kooyong Rdbus 605
1h 52m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balwyn to Elsternwicktaxi 14.7 km
16 min
$30–40
Line 109 tram, line 67 tram
1. Take the tram from Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6tram 109
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Orrong Rd/Glenhuntly Rd #46tram 67
1h 30m
$11

Balwyn to Elsternwick by train

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Distance: 15.9 km
Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Balwyn, VIC, Australia and Elsternwick, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Canterbury Station to Elsternwick Station via Richmond Station in around 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd to Glen Huntly Rd/Kooyong Rd via Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St and A'Beckett St/Queen St in around 1h 52m.

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