How to get from Elphinstone to Diamond Creek by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Elphinstone to Diamond Creek 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 HURSTBRIDGE train from Southern Cross station to Diamond Creek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

217minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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 - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station Diamond Creek
    Ride to train station
    Diamond Creek
    67 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Elphinstone to Diamond Creek

The distance between Elphinstone, Melbourne and Diamond Creek, Melbourne is approximately 172.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 217 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elphinstone to Diamond Creek 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 Diamond Creek, Melbourne

Diamond Creek is located at Diamond Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Diamond Creek Station/Station St (Diamond Creek).

Train stations close to Diamond Creek:

  • Diamond Creek
  • Wattle Glen
  • Eltham

Bus stations close to Diamond Creek:

  • Diamond Creek Station/Station St (Diamond Creek)
  • Diamond Creek Plaza/Main Hurstbridge Rd (Diamond Creek)
  • Waigo Way/Brooks Cres (Diamond Creek)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elphinstone to Diamond Creek?

    The fastest way takes 217 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elphinstone and Diamond Creek in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elphinstone to Diamond Creek 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 2 train lines till Castlemaine station near Diamond Creek in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Elphinstone and Diamond Creek in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elphinstone to get to Diamond Creek 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 Diamond Creek in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Castlemaine station, which is closest to Diamond Creek in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Elphinstone to Diamond Creek?

    The ride from Elphinstone to Diamond Creek costs A$16.00.

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