How to get from Elsternwick to Balwyn by bus and train?

From Elsternwick to Balwyn by bus and train

To get from Elsternwick to Balwyn in Balwyn, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Elsternwick station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 285 bus from Canterbury Station/Rochester Rd (Canterbury) station to Gordon St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 285
285
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from Elsternwick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elsternwick
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canterbury Station/Rochester Rd (Canterbury)
    ID 5825
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 285285
    Wait for bus
    285
    Doncaster Park & Ride
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gordon St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 5818
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    Yarrbat Avenue
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elsternwick to Balwyn by bus and train via SANDRINGHAM, BELGRAVE and 285

To get from Elsternwick to Balwyn in Balwyn, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Elsternwick station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 285 bus from Prospect Hill Rd/Fairholm Gr (Camberwell) station to Gordon St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

55minA$5.30
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 285
285
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from Elsternwick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elsternwick
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Prospect Hill Rd/Fairholm Gr (Camberwell)
    ID 18892
    270 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 285285
    Wait for bus
    285
    Doncaster Park & Ride
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gordon St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 5818
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    Yarrbat Avenue
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Elsternwick to Balwyn

The distance between Elsternwick, Balwyn and Balwyn, Balwyn is approximately 17.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elsternwick to Balwyn by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Balwyn – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Elsternwick

Elsternwick is located at Elsternwick, Balwyn and the nearest public transport station is 43-Brighton Rd/Glenhuntly Rd (Elsternwick).

Bus stations close to Elsternwick:

  • Brighton Rd/Glen Huntly Rd (Elsternwick)
  • Elsternwick Park/Glen Huntly Rd (Elsternwick)
  • Brighton Rd/Glen Huntly Rd (Elwood)

Public transport stations close to Balwyn, Balwyn

Balwyn is located at Yarrbat Avenue, Balwyn and the nearest public transport station is Whitehorse Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn).

Bus stations close to Balwyn:

  • Whitehorse Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
  • Yongala St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
  • Belmore Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Elsternwick to Balwyn by bus and train via SANDRINGHAM, BELGRAVE and 285

To get from Elsternwick to Balwyn in Balwyn, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Elsternwick station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 285 bus from Prospect Hill Rd/Fairholm Gr (Camberwell) station to Gordon St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

55minA$5.30
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 285
285
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from Elsternwick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elsternwick
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Prospect Hill Rd/Fairholm Gr (Camberwell)
    ID 18892
    270 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 285285
    Wait for bus
    285
    Doncaster Park & Ride
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gordon St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 5818
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    Yarrbat Avenue
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elsternwick to Balwyn?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 285.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elsternwick to Balwyn?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 285.

  • Is there a direct train between Elsternwick and Balwyn?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elsternwick to Balwyn?

    The SANDRINGHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Elsternwick in Elsternwick to Richmond station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Richmond station near Balwyn in Balwyn.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elsternwick to Balwyn by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Elsternwick in Elsternwick and Balwyn in Balwyn by train and bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Elsternwick to get to Balwyn?

    Get on the SANDRINGHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Elsternwick in Elsternwick.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elsternwick and Balwyn?

    Get off the train at the Richmond stop, which is closest to Balwyn in Balwyn.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Elsternwick to Balwyn?

    The ride from Elsternwick to Balwyn costs A$5.30.

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