How to get from Airport West to Elphinstone by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Airport West to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train and finally take the 5 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

223minA$13.84
Tram - 59
59
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Airport West
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    107 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 46318
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elphinstone
    Walk to
    Elphinstone
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Airport West to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 479 bus from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the 5 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

271minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 479
479
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 6831
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Sunbury Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 368485
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunbury
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 46318
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elphinstone
    Walk to
    Elphinstone
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Airport West to Elphinstone

The distance between Airport West, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 154.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 223 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Airport West to Elphinstone by bus, 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 Airport West

Airport West is located at Airport West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West).

Bus stations close to Airport West:

  • Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
  • Leicester Sq/Coventry St (Tullamarine)
  • Gowanbrae Dr (Gowanbrae)

Public transport stations close to Elphinstone, Melbourne

Elphinstone is located at Elphinstone, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone).

Bus stations close to Elphinstone:

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

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Airport West to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 479 bus from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the 5 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

271minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 479
479
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 6831
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Sunbury Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 368485
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunbury
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 46318
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elphinstone
    Walk to
    Elphinstone
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Airport West to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 223 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Airport West to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 271 minutes, using Bus line 479, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct tram between Airport West and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 43 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Airport West to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The 59 tram line goes from Flinders Street Station (City) station near Airport West to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Airport West to Elphinstone in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Airport West and Elphinstone in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 3 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Airport West to get to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    Get on the 59 tram from the Flinders Street Station (City) station near Airport West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Airport West and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Elphinstone in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Airport West to Elphinstone?

    The ride from Airport West to Elphinstone costs A$13.84.

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