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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Elwood is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Elwood is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $25 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Elwood?

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

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Elwood?

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

How far is it from Melbourne to Elwood?

The distance between Melbourne and Elwood is 9 km. The road distance is 8.9 km.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Elwood bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Elwood train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Elwood?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Elwood 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 Melbourne to Elwood bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Elwood train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Elwood?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Elwood is 9 km. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Melbourne to Elwood.

Where can I stay near Elwood?

There are 5282+ hotels available in Elwood.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Ripponlea Stationtrain Sandringham
15 min
$6
Drive 8.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Elwoodcar 8.9 km
10 min
$2–3
Line 246 bus
1. Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Broadway/Glen Huntly Rdbus 246
23 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Elwoodtaxi 8.9 km
10 min
$25–31
Line 96 tram
1. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to Belford St/Acland St #139tram 96
44 min
$12

Melbourne to Elwood by train

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Distance: 8.6 km
Duration: 15 min

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

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

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