How to get from South Melbourne to Eltham by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Eltham in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from North Richmond station to Eltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

77minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Walk to Eltham
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
    19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford)
    ID 19381
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Richmond
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Eltham
    Walk to
    Eltham
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Eltham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 bus lines: take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 13-Lansdowne St/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 907 bus and finally take the 902 bus from Jackson Ct/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster East) station to Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Bus - 907
907
Bus - 902
902
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
    13-Lansdowne St/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
    ID 19374
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Australian Catholic University/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
    ID 47718
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 907907
    Wait for bus
    907
    Mitcham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dehnert St/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 3982
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson Ct/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4352
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 13
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Melbourne to Eltham

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Eltham, Melbourne is approximately 29.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Eltham by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne 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)
  • Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

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 and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Eltham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 bus lines: take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 13-Lansdowne St/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 907 bus and finally take the 902 bus from Jackson Ct/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster East) station to Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Bus - 907
907
Bus - 902
902
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
    13-Lansdowne St/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
    ID 19374
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Australian Catholic University/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
    ID 47718
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 907907
    Wait for bus
    907
    Mitcham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dehnert St/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 3982
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson Ct/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4352
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 13
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 907, Bus line 902.

  • Is there a direct tram between South Melbourne and Eltham in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which tram line goes from South Melbourne to Eltham in Melbourne?

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near South Melbourne to 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) station near Eltham in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Eltham in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 109 tram from the Box Hill station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) station, which is closest to Eltham in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from South Melbourne to Eltham in Melbourne?

    The first train from South Melbourne to Eltham in Melbourne is Hurstbridge - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Southern Cross station at 00:42.

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

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

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