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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Elwood to Melbourne is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $26 - $32.

Is there a direct bus between Elwood and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ormond Rd/Glen Huntly Rd and arriving at Swan St/Punt Rd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Elwood and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ripponlea Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Elwood to Melbourne?

The distance between Elwood and Melbourne is 9 km. The road distance is 9.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Elwood to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Ripponlea Station to Flinders Street Station takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Elwood to Melbourne bus from?

Elwood to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ormond Rd/Glen Huntly Rd station.

Where do I catch the Elwood to Melbourne train from?

Elwood to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Ripponlea Station.

Train or bus from Elwood to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Elwood to Melbourne is to train which takes 15 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus, which costs $6 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Elwood to Melbourne bus arrive?

Elwood to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Swan St/Punt Rd station.

Where does the Elwood to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elwood to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Elwood to Melbourne is 9 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Elwood to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5290+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ripponlea Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Sandringham
15 min
$6
Drive 9.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Elwood to Melbournecar 9.4 km
11 min
$2–3
Line 246 bus
1. Take the bus from Ormond Rd/Glen Huntly Rd to Swan St/Punt Rdbus 246
23 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elwood to Melbournetaxi 9.4 km
11 min
$26–32
Line 96 tram
1. Take the tram from Belford St/Acland St #139 to Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5tram 96
43 min
$12

Elwood to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 8.6 km
Duration: 15 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Ripponlea Station to Flinders Street Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Ormond Rd/Glen Huntly Rd to Swan St/Punt Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 23 min.

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