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

The cheapest way to get from Balaclava to Eltham is to line 623 bus and line 902 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balaclava to Eltham is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Balaclava and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Balaclava to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Chapel St/Brighton Rd and arriving at Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd via Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Balaclava and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Balaclava station to Eltham station. However, there are services departing from Balaclava Station and arriving at Eltham Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Balaclava to Eltham?

The distance between Balaclava and Eltham is 40 km. The road distance is 26.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Balaclava to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Balaclava to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balaclava to Eltham bus from?

Balaclava to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Chapel St/Brighton Rd station.

Where do I catch the Balaclava to Eltham train from?

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

Train or bus from Balaclava to Eltham?

The best way to get from Balaclava to Eltham is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 623 bus and line 902 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 6m.

Where does the Balaclava to Eltham bus arrive?

Balaclava to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde.

Where does the Balaclava to Eltham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balaclava to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Balaclava to Eltham is 26 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Balaclava to Eltham.

Where can I stay near Eltham?

There are 5103+ hotels available in Eltham.

Balaclava to Eltham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 623 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Balaclava to Eltham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Eltham Stationtrain Hurstbridge
1h 33m
$12
Drive 26.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balaclava to Elthamcar 26.5 km
29 min
$5–7
Line 623 bus, line 902 bus
1. Take the bus from Chapel St/Brighton Rd to Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pdebus 623
2. Take the bus from Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde to Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rdbus 902
2h 6m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balaclava to Elthamtaxi 26.5 km
29 min
$65–80

Balaclava to Eltham by train and bus

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1h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.1 km
Duration: 1h 33m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Eltham Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chapel St/Brighton Rd to Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd via Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde in around 2h 6m.

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