How to get from Avondale Heights to Elphinstone by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Avondale Heights to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 406 bus from Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) station to Footscray 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 22 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

202minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 406
406
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)
    ID 8436
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    98 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 46318
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elphinstone
    Walk to
    Elphinstone
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 406, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Avondale Heights to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 406 bus from Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) station to Footscray 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 3 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$17.36.

232minA$17.36
Walk to bus stationBus - 406
406
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)
    ID 8436
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    27 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    82 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 46318
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elphinstone
    Walk to
    Elphinstone
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Avondale Heights to Elphinstone

The distance between Avondale Heights, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 145.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 202 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Avondale Heights to Elphinstone 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 Avondale Heights

Avondale Heights is located at Avondale Heights, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights).

Bus stations close to Avondale Heights:

  • Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)
  • Milleara Sc/Buckley St (Keilor East)
  • Milleara Sc/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 406, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Avondale Heights to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 406 bus from Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) station to Footscray 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 3 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$17.36.

232minA$17.36
Walk to bus stationBus - 406
406
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)
    ID 8436
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    27 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    82 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 46318
    24 min
  • 9
    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 Avondale Heights to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 202 minutes, using Bus line 406, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Avondale Heights to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 232 minutes, using Bus line 406, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Avondale Heights and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Avondale Heights to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The 406 bus line goes from Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) station near Avondale Heights to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Footscray station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Avondale Heights and Elphinstone in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Avondale Heights to get to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    Get on the 406 bus from the Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) stop near Avondale Heights in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Elphinstone in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Avondale Heights to Elphinstone?

    The ride from Avondale Heights to Elphinstone costs A$12.74.

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