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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Elwood Beach is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Elwood Beach is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $29 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Elwood Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Elwood Canal/Glen Huntly Rd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Elwood Beach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Elsternwick Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Elwood Beach?

The distance between Melbourne and Elwood Beach is 10 km. The road distance is 10.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Elwood Beach without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Flinders Street Station to Elsternwick Station takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Elwood Beach bus from?

Melbourne to Elwood Beach bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swan St/Punt Rd station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Elwood Beach train from?

Melbourne to Elwood Beach train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Elwood Beach?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Elwood Beach is to train which takes 17 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus, which costs $6 and takes 25 min.

Where does the Melbourne to Elwood Beach bus arrive?

Melbourne to Elwood Beach bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Elwood Canal/Glen Huntly Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne to Elwood Beach train arrive?

Melbourne to Elwood Beach train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Elsternwick Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Elwood Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Elwood Beach is 10 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Melbourne to Elwood Beach.

Where can I stay near Elwood Beach?

There are 5198+ hotels available in Elwood Beach.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Elsternwick Stationtrain Sandringham
17 min
$6
Drive 10.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Elwood Beachcar 10.5 km
12 min
$2–3
Line 246 bus
1. Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Elwood Canal/Glen Huntly Rdbus 246
25 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Elwood Beachtaxi 10.5 km
12 min
$29–35
Line 67 tram
1. Take the tram from City Square/Swanston St #11 to Brighton Rd/Glenhuntly Rd #43tram 67
31 min
$6

Melbourne to Elwood Beach by train

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Distance: 9.7 km
Duration: 17 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Elsternwick Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Elwood Canal/Glen Huntly Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 25 min.

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