How to get from Croydon to Eltham by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Croydon to Eltham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 902 bus from Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading) station to Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

86minA$3.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 902
902
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nunawading
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)
    ID 43414
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 13
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Croydon to Eltham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 380 bus from Glenora Ave/Wicklow Ave (Croydon) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 902 bus from Parkwood Pl/Fitzsimons Lane (Templestowe) station to Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

84minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 380
380
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 902
902
Leaves from Glenora Ave/Wicklow Ave (Croydon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenora Ave/Wicklow Ave (Croydon)
    ID 8746
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 380380
    Wait for bus
    380
    Ringwood Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21269
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkwood Pl/Fitzsimons Lane (Templestowe)
    ID 602
    40 min
  • 7
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 13
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croydon to Eltham

The distance between Croydon, Melbourne and Eltham, Melbourne is approximately 28.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon to Eltham by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Croydon Station/Wicklow Ave (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Mooroolbark
  • Croydon
  • Ringwood East

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon Station/Wicklow Ave (Croydon)
  • Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
  • Civic Sq/Mt Dandenong Rd (Croydon)

Public transport stations close to Eltham, Melbourne

Eltham is located at Eltham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham).

Train stations close to Eltham:

  • Eltham
  • Montmorency
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Eltham:

  • Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Library Pl/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Croydon to Eltham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 380 bus from Glenora Ave/Wicklow Ave (Croydon) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 902 bus from Parkwood Pl/Fitzsimons Lane (Templestowe) station to Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

84minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 380
380
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 902
902
Leaves from Glenora Ave/Wicklow Ave (Croydon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenora Ave/Wicklow Ave (Croydon)
    ID 8746
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 380380
    Wait for bus
    380
    Ringwood Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21269
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkwood Pl/Fitzsimons Lane (Templestowe)
    ID 602
    40 min
  • 7
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 13
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Eltham?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 902.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Croydon to Eltham?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 380, Bus line 901, Bus line 902.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and Eltham in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Eltham in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Croydon station near Croydon to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Eltham in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Croydon to Eltham in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Croydon and Eltham in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Croydon to get to Eltham in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Croydon station near Croydon in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Croydon and Eltham in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Eltham in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Croydon to Eltham?

    The ride from Croydon to Eltham costs A$3.30.

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