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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Elsternwick is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Elsternwick is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Elsternwick?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Elsternwick Station/Horne St station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Elsternwick?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Elsternwick Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Elsternwick?

The distance between Melbourne and Elsternwick is 10 km. The road distance is 10.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Elsternwick without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Flinders Street Station to Elsternwick Station takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Elsternwick bus from?

Melbourne to Elsternwick bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swan St/Punt Rd station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Elsternwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Elsternwick?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Elsternwick is to train which takes 17 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus, which costs $5 and takes 31 min.

Where does the Melbourne to Elsternwick bus arrive?

Melbourne to Elsternwick bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Elsternwick Station/Horne St.

Where does the Melbourne to Elsternwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Elsternwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Elsternwick is 10 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Melbourne to Elsternwick.

Where can I stay near Elsternwick?

There are 5296+ hotels available in Elsternwick.

Melbourne to Elsternwick - 5 ways to travel via train, line 246 bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Elsternwick Stationtrain Sandringham
17 min
$6
Drive 10.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Elsternwickcar 10.1 km
11 min
$2–3
Line 246 bus
1. Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Elsternwick Station/Horne Stbus 246
31 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Elsternwicktaxi 10.1 km
11 min
$22–27
Line 67 tram
1. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Orrong Rd/Glenhuntly Rd #46tram 67
33 min
$6

Melbourne to Elsternwick by train

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Distance: 9.6 km
Duration: 17 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Elsternwick Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Elsternwick Station/Horne St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 31 min.

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