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

The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Eltham is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Eltham is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfield and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Westgarth St/Heidelberg Rd and arriving at Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd via Warringal SC/Cape St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfield and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfield station to Eltham station. However, there are services departing from Fairfield Station and arriving at Eltham Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Fairfield to Eltham?

The distance between Fairfield and Eltham is 20 km. The road distance is 16.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Fairfield to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Fairfield to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Eltham bus from?

Fairfield to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Westgarth St/Heidelberg Rd station.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Eltham train from?

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

Train or bus from Fairfield to Eltham?

The best way to get from Fairfield to Eltham is to train which takes 42 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 546 bus and line 513 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 6m.

Where does the Fairfield to Eltham bus arrive?

Fairfield to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Cape St/Burgundy St station.

Where does the Fairfield to Eltham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fairfield to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Eltham is 17 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Fairfield to Eltham.

Where can I stay near Eltham?

There are 5104+ hotels available in Eltham.

Fairfield to Eltham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 546 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fairfield Station to Eltham Stationtrain Hurstbridge
42 min
$12
Drive 16.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Fairfield to Elthamcar 16.7 km
19 min
$3–5
Line 546 bus, line 513 bus
1. Take the bus from Westgarth St/Heidelberg Rd to Cape St/Burgundy Stbus 546
2. Take the bus from Warringal SC/Cape St to Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rdbus 513
1h 6m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fairfield to Elthamtaxi 16.7 km
19 min
$40–55

Fairfield to Eltham by train and bus

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Distance: 20.4 km
Duration: 42 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Fairfield Station to Eltham Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgarth St/Heidelberg Rd to Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd via Cape St/Burgundy St and Warringal SC/Cape St in around 1h 6m.

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