There are 5 ways to get from Sunshine to Eltham by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Sunbury
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Eltham Stationtrain Hurstbridge
1h 44m$18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rdbus 903
2h 35m$6Drive 34.8 km
- Drive from Sunshine to Elthamcar 34.8 km
36 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sunshine to Elthamtaxi 34.8 km
36 min$80–100Line 903 bus, line 513 bus
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Coburg PS/Bell Stbus 903
- Take the bus from Coburg PS/Bell St to Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rdbus 513
2h 36m$6
Sunshine to Eltham by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine to Eltham is to bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine to Eltham is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station/Dickson St and arriving at Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunshine station to Eltham station. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station and arriving at Eltham Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Sunshine and Eltham is 47 km. The road distance is 34.8 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $18.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Sunshine to Eltham, including transfers.
Sunshine to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Sunshine to Eltham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Sunshine Station.
The best way to get from Sunshine to Eltham is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Sunshine, VIC, Australia and Eltham, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Sunshine Station to Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd via Town Hall Station, Flinders Street Station, Eltham Station, and Eltham Station/Main Rd in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Sunshine Station to Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Flinders Street Station to Eltham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Coburg PS/Bell St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Coburg PS/Bell St to Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sunshine to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station.
Sunshine to Eltham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine to Eltham is 35 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Sunshine to Eltham.
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