There are 4 ways to get from Elsternwick to Puffing Billy Railway by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Richmond Station to Belgrave StationBelgrave
1h 41m$6Line 625 bus, line 693 bus
- Take the bus from Rowan St/Orrong Rd to Oakleigh Station/Johnson St625
- Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd693
1h 59mDrive 34.1 km
- Drive from Elsternwick to Puffing Billy Railway34.1 km
32 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elsternwick to Puffing Billy Railway34.1 km
32 min$85–110
Elsternwick to Puffing Billy Railway by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elsternwick to Puffing Billy Railway is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Elsternwick to Puffing Billy Railway is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Elsternwick to Puffing Billy Railway station. However, there are services departing from Rowan St/Orrong Rd and arriving at Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Oakleigh Station/Portman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Elsternwick station to Puffing Billy Railway station. However, there are services departing from Elsternwick Station and arriving at Belgrave Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Elsternwick and Puffing Billy Railway is 47 km. The road distance is 34.1 km.
The best way to get from Elsternwick to Puffing Billy Railway without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Elsternwick to Puffing Billy Railway, including transfers.
Elsternwick to Puffing Billy Railway bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Rowan St/Orrong Rd station.
Elsternwick to Puffing Billy Railway train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Richmond Station.
The best way to get from Elsternwick to Puffing Billy Railway is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 625 bus and line 693 bus, which costs and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Elsternwick, VIC, Australia and Puffing Billy Railway, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Richmond Station to Belgrave Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rowan St/Orrong Rd to Puffing Billy Railway via Oakleigh Station/Johnson St, Oakleigh Station/Portman St, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 1h 59m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Richmond Station to Belgrave Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Rowan St/Orrong Rd to Oakleigh Station/Johnson St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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 Puffing Billy Railway bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Oakleigh Station/Johnson St.
Elsternwick to Puffing Billy Railway train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Belgrave Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elsternwick to Puffing Billy Railway is 34 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Elsternwick to Puffing Billy Railway.
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