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

The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Bairnsdale is to bus and train which costs $15 - $20 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eltham to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Eltham and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Bolton St/Main Rd and arriving at Bairnsdale via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Eltham to Bairnsdale?

The distance between Eltham and Bairnsdale is 291 km. The road distance is 282.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Eltham to Bairnsdale without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 58m and costs $15 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Eltham to Bairnsdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eltham to Bairnsdale bus from?

Eltham to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Bolton St/Main Rd station.

Where does the Eltham to Bairnsdale bus arrive?

Eltham to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Can I drive from Eltham to Bairnsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Bairnsdale is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Eltham to Bairnsdale.

Where can I stay near Bairnsdale?

There are 198+ hotels available in Bairnsdale.

Eltham to Bairnsdale - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Eltham to Bairnsdale by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bolton St/Main Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
2. Take the train from Dandenong Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
5h 58m
$16–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton St/Main Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
3. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus
7h 9m
$8–42
Drive 282.8 km
1. Drive from Eltham to Bairnsdalecar 282.8 km
3h 20m
$51–73

Eltham to Bairnsdale by bus and train

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5h 58mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290.8 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Bolton St/Main Rd to Bairnsdale via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 7h 9m.

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