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

By bus and train

To get from Balwyn North to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 304 bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd (Balwyn) station to King St/Lonsdale 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 52 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

232minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 304
304
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd (Balwyn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 4950
    1.05 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    City (Lonsdale St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 302, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Balwyn North to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 302 bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd (Balwyn) station to King St/Lonsdale 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 4 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

244minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 302
302
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd (Balwyn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 4950
    1.05 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    City (Lonsdale St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 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
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Public transport directions from Balwyn North to Elphinstone

The distance between Balwyn North, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 154.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 232 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balwyn North 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 Balwyn North

Balwyn North is located at Balwyn North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North).

Bus stations close to Balwyn North:

  • Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Albury Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)

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 302, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Balwyn North to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 302 bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd (Balwyn) station to King St/Lonsdale 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 4 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

244minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 302
302
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd (Balwyn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 4950
    1.05 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    City (Lonsdale St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 232 minutes, using Bus line 304, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 244 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balwyn North 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 52 min.

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

    The 304 bus line goes from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd (Balwyn) station near Balwyn North to City (Lonsdale St) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till City (Lonsdale St) station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Balwyn North and Elphinstone in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 304 bus from the Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd (Balwyn) stop near Balwyn North in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the City (Lonsdale St) stop, which is closest to Elphinstone in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Balwyn North to Elphinstone costs A$13.84.

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