How to get from Elphinstone to Blackburn North by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Elphinstone to Blackburn North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the 906 bus from King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station to Eastern Fwy/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

208minA$18.20
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 906
906
Walk to Blackburn North
Leaves from Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 23255
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19549
    560 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastern Fwy/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4007
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Blackburn North
    Walk to
    Blackburn North
    1.3 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 5, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and LILYDALE

To get from Elphinstone to Blackburn North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

228minA$18.20
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Blackburn North
Leaves from Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 23255
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    94 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blackburn North
    Walk to
    Blackburn North
    1.48 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Elphinstone to Blackburn North

The distance between Elphinstone, Melbourne and Blackburn North, Melbourne is approximately 162.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 208 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elphinstone to Blackburn North 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 Elphinstone

Elphinstone is located at Elphinstone, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone).

Bus stations close to Elphinstone:

  • War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
  • Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)

Public transport stations close to Blackburn North, Melbourne

Blackburn North is located at Blackburn North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn).

Train stations close to Blackburn North:

  • Blackburn
  • Laburnum
  • Nunawading

Bus stations close to Blackburn North:

  • Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn)
  • Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn North)
  • Surrey Rd/Springfield Rd (Blackburn North)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 5, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and LILYDALE

To get from Elphinstone to Blackburn North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

228minA$18.20
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Blackburn North
Leaves from Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 23255
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    94 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blackburn North
    Walk to
    Blackburn North
    1.48 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elphinstone to Blackburn North?

    The fastest way takes 208 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 906.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elphinstone to Blackburn North?

    The alternative route takes 228 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elphinstone and Blackburn North in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elphinstone to Blackburn North in Melbourne?

    The 5 bus line goes from Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone) station near Elphinstone to Castlemaine station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Castlemaine station near Blackburn North in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Elphinstone to Blackburn North in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Elphinstone and Blackburn North in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elphinstone to get to Blackburn North in Melbourne?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone) stop near Elphinstone in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elphinstone and Blackburn North in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Castlemaine stop, which is closest to Blackburn North in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Elphinstone to Blackburn North?

    The ride from Elphinstone to Blackburn North costs A$18.20.

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