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

The cheapest way to get from Elsternwick to Thornbury is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Elsternwick to Thornbury is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Elsternwick and Thornbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Elsternwick station to Thornbury. However, there are services departing from Elsternwick Station/Horne St and arriving at Gooch St/Victoria Rd via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Elsternwick and Thornbury?

No, there is no direct train from Elsternwick station to Thornbury station. However, there are services departing from Elsternwick Station and arriving at Thornbury Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Elsternwick to Thornbury?

The distance between Elsternwick and Thornbury is 23 km. The road distance is 15.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Elsternwick to Thornbury without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Elsternwick to Thornbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elsternwick to Thornbury bus from?

Elsternwick to Thornbury bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Elsternwick Station/Horne St.

Where do I catch the Elsternwick to Thornbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Elsternwick to Thornbury?

The best way to get from Elsternwick to Thornbury is to train which takes 55 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 251 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Elsternwick to Thornbury bus arrive?

Elsternwick to Thornbury bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.

Where does the Elsternwick to Thornbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elsternwick to Thornbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Elsternwick to Thornbury is 16 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Elsternwick to Thornbury.

Where can I stay near Thornbury?

There are 5212+ hotels available in Thornbury.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elsternwick Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Sandringham
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Thornbury Stationtrain Mernda
55 min
$6
Drive 15.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Elsternwick to Thornburycar 15.9 km
19 min
$3–5
Line 246 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pdebus 246
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Gooch St/Victoria Rdbus 251
1h 16m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elsternwick to Thornburytaxi 15.9 km
19 min
$40–50
Line 67 tram, line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Orrong Rd/Glenhuntly Rd #46 to Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10tram 67
2. Take the tram from Swanston St/Bourke St #6 to Ballantyne St/High St #39tram 86
1h 22m
$12

Elsternwick to Thornbury by train

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Distance: 23.1 km
Duration: 55 min

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

You can take a train from Elsternwick Station to Thornbury Station via Flinders Street Station in around 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Gooch St/Victoria Rd via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde in around 1h 16m.

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