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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Elsternwick is to line 504 bus and line 246 bus which costs $5 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Elsternwick is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Elsternwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Elsternwick station. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Elsternwick Station/Horne St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Elsternwick?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Elsternwick station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Elsternwick Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Essendon to Elsternwick?

The distance between Essendon and Elsternwick is 21 km. The road distance is 18.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Elsternwick without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Essendon to Elsternwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Elsternwick bus from?

Essendon to Elsternwick bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Elsternwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Essendon to Elsternwick?

The best way to get from Essendon to Elsternwick is to train which takes 46 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 504 bus and line 246 bus, which costs $5 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Essendon to Elsternwick bus arrive?

Essendon to Elsternwick bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St.

Where does the Essendon to Elsternwick train arrive?

Essendon to Elsternwick train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Elsternwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Elsternwick is 19 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Essendon to Elsternwick.

Where can I stay near Elsternwick?

There are 4976+ hotels available in Elsternwick.

Essendon to Elsternwick - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 504 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Flinders Street StationCraigieburn
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Elsternwick StationSandringham
46 min
$6
Line 504 bus, line 246 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St504
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St to Elsternwick Station/Horne St246
2h 7m
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Elsternwick18.8 km
21 min
$35–45
Drive 18.8 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Elsternwick18.8 km
21 min
$4–6
Line 59 tram, line 67 tram
1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Flinders Street59
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Orrong Rd/Glenhuntly Rd #4667
1h 21m
$12

Essendon to Elsternwick by train

504Weekly Trains

46 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 20.6 km
Duration: 46 min

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Elsternwick Station via Flinders Street Station in around 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Elsternwick Station/Horne St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St in around 2h 7m.

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