What is the cheapest way to get from Altona to Eltham?

The cheapest way to get from Altona to Eltham is to bus which costs $6 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altona to Eltham?

The fastest way to get from Altona to Eltham is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Altona and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Altona station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Altona Station/Railway St South and arriving at Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Altona and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Altona station to Eltham station. However, there are services departing from Westona Station and arriving at Eltham Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Altona to Eltham?

The distance between Altona and Eltham is 49 km. The road distance is 41.5 km.

How do I travel from Altona to Eltham without a car?

The best way to get from Altona to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Altona to Eltham?

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Altona to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altona to Eltham bus from?

Altona to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Altona Station/Railway St South.

Where do I catch the Altona to Eltham train from?

Altona to Eltham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Westona Station.

Train or bus from Altona to Eltham?

The best way to get from Altona to Eltham is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Altona to Eltham bus arrive?

Altona to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station.

Where does the Altona to Eltham train arrive?

Altona to Eltham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Altona to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Altona to Eltham is 42 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Altona to Eltham.

Where can I stay near Eltham?

There are 5109+ hotels available in Eltham.

Altona to Eltham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 903 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Altona to Eltham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Westona Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Werribee
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Eltham Stationtrain Hurstbridge
1h 47m
$12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rdbus 903
3h 1m
$6
Drive 41.5 km
1. Drive from Altona to Elthamcar 41.5 km
40 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Altona to Elthamtaxi 41.5 km
40 min
$95–120
Line 903 bus, line 513 bus
1. Take the bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Coburg PS/Bell Stbus 903
2. Take the bus from Coburg PS/Bell St to Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rdbus 513
3h 2m
$6

Altona to Eltham by train and bus

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1h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.3 km
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Altona, VIC, Australia and Eltham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Westona Station to Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd via Southern Cross Station, Eltham Station, and Eltham Station/Main Rd in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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