How to get from South Melbourne to Elsternwick by bus and tram?

From South Melbourne to Elsternwick by bus and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Elsternwick in Elsternwick, take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 127-North Port Station/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station. Next, take the 606 bus from Evans St/Bridge St (Port Melbourne) station to Elsternwick Station/20 Horne St (Elsternwick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

40minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 109
109
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Elsternwick
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19722
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    127-North Port Station/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    ID 19723
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Evans St/Bridge St (Port Melbourne)
    ID 10073
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Elsternwick Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elsternwick Station/20 Horne St (Elsternwick)
    ID 3752
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elsternwick
    Walk to
    Elsternwick
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Melbourne to Elsternwick by bus and tram via 109, 96 and 246

To get from South Melbourne to Elsternwick in Elsternwick, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one bus line: take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 124-Batman Park/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 tram and finally take the 246 bus from Acland St/Barkly St (St Kilda) station to Elsternwick Station/Horne St (Elsternwick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Tram - 96
96
Bus - 246
246
Walk to Elsternwick
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    124-Batman Park/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18186
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    124-Batman Park/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18196
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda)
    ID 20522
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Acland St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 1107
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elsternwick Station/Horne St (Elsternwick)
    ID 894
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elsternwick
    Walk to
    Elsternwick
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Melbourne to Elsternwick

The distance between South Melbourne, Elsternwick and Elsternwick, Elsternwick is approximately 10.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Elsternwick by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elsternwick – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Elsternwick and the nearest public transport station is Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Port Melbourne Cricket Ground/Williamstown Rd (Port Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to Elsternwick, Elsternwick

Elsternwick is located at Elsternwick, Elsternwick and the nearest public transport station is Glen Huntly Rd/Orrong Rd (Elsternwick).

Train stations close to Elsternwick:

  • Elsternwick

Bus stations close to Elsternwick:

  • Glen Huntly Rd/Orrong Rd (Elsternwick)
  • Riddell Pde/Glenhuntly Rd (Elsternwick)
  • Nepean Hwy/Hotham St (Elsternwick)

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Melbourne to Elsternwick by bus and tram via 109, 96 and 246

To get from South Melbourne to Elsternwick in Elsternwick, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one bus line: take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 124-Batman Park/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 tram and finally take the 246 bus from Acland St/Barkly St (St Kilda) station to Elsternwick Station/Horne St (Elsternwick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Tram - 96
96
Bus - 246
246
Walk to Elsternwick
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    124-Batman Park/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18186
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    124-Batman Park/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18196
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda)
    ID 20522
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Acland St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 1107
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elsternwick Station/Horne St (Elsternwick)
    ID 894
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elsternwick
    Walk to
    Elsternwick
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Elsternwick?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 606.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Melbourne to Elsternwick?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 96, Bus line 246.

  • Is there a direct tram between South Melbourne and Elsternwick?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which tram line goes from South Melbourne to Elsternwick?

    The 109 tram line goes from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station near South Melbourne in Melbourne to Port Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Port Melbourne station near Elsternwick in Elsternwick.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Melbourne to Elsternwick by tram and bus?

    The total travel time between South Melbourne in Melbourne and Elsternwick in Elsternwick by tram and bus is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near South Melbourne to get to Elsternwick?

    Get on the 109 tram from the 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between South Melbourne and Elsternwick?

    Get off the tram at the Port Melbourne stop, which is closest to Elsternwick in Elsternwick.

  • How much is the tram fare from South Melbourne to Elsternwick?

    The ride from South Melbourne to Elsternwick costs A$5.30.