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

By bus and train

To get from Croydon to Elaine in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Clarendon-Lal Lal Rd/Midland Hwy (Clarendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

211minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Adelaide
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Clarendon-Lal Lal Rd/Midland Hwy (Clarendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Clarendon-Lal Lal Rd/Midland Hwy (Clarendon)
    ID 6552
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croydon to Elaine

The distance between Croydon, Melbourne and Elaine, Melbourne is approximately 181.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon to Elaine 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/Railway Gr (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Mooroolbark
  • Ringwood East

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
  • Croydon Station/Wicklow Ave (Croydon)
  • Croydon Ps/Kent Ave (Croydon)

Public transport stations close to Elaine, Melbourne

Elaine is located at Elaine, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clarendon-Lal Lal Rd/Midland Hwy (Clarendon).

Bus stations close to Elaine:

  • Clarendon-Lal Lal Rd/Midland Hwy (Clarendon)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and Elaine?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Elaine?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Croydon to Elaine by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Croydon in Croydon and Elaine in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Croydon to get to Elaine?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Croydon in Croydon.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Croydon and Elaine?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Elaine in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Croydon to Elaine costs A$13.84.

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