There are 5 ways to get from Elsternwick to Cranbourne by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from South Yarra Station to Cranbourne Stationtrain Cranbourne
1h 15m$6Line 625 bus, train
- Take the bus from Rowan St/Orrong Rd to Oakleigh Station/Johnson Stbus 625
- Take the train from Oakleigh Station to Cranbourne Stationtrain Cranbourne
1h 29m$15Drive 39.6 km
- Drive from Elsternwick to Cranbournecar 39.6 km
35 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elsternwick to Cranbournetaxi 39.6 km
35 min$95–120Bus, line 791 bus
- Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Frankstonbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
- Take the bus from Frankston to Cranbourne Integrated Care/Sladen Stbus 791
1h 45m$23
Elsternwick to Cranbourne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elsternwick to Cranbourne is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Elsternwick to Cranbourne is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Elsternwick station to Cranbourne. However, there are services departing from Elsternwick Station/Horne St and arriving at Cranbourne Integrated Care/Sladen St via Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Elsternwick station to Cranbourne station. However, there are services departing from Elsternwick Station and arriving at Cranbourne Station via South Yarra Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Elsternwick and Cranbourne is 45 km. The road distance is 39.6 km.
The best way to get from Elsternwick to Cranbourne without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Elsternwick to Cranbourne, including transfers.
Elsternwick to Cranbourne bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Elsternwick Station/Horne St.
Elsternwick to Cranbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from South Yarra Station.
The best way to get from Elsternwick to Cranbourne is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus and line 791 bus, which costs $23 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Elsternwick, VIC, Australia and Cranbourne, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from South Yarra Station to Cranbourne Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Cranbourne Integrated Care/Sladen St via Frankston in around 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from South Yarra Station to Cranbourne Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Oakleigh Station to Cranbourne Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Rowan St/Orrong Rd to Oakleigh Station/Johnson St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Frankston to Cranbourne Integrated Care/Sladen St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- info@skybus.com.au
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 3 9088 0786
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Elsternwick to Cranbourne bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Frankston station.
Elsternwick to Cranbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Cranbourne Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elsternwick to Cranbourne is 40 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Elsternwick to Cranbourne.
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