How to get from Box Hill South to Elphinstone by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Box Hill South to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Box Hill station to Southern Cross 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 36 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

216minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Box Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    1.69 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    23 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
    107 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 BELGRAVE, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Box Hill South to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BELGRAVE train from Box Hill station to Southern Cross 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 39 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

219minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Box Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    1.69 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    28 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
    107 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 Box Hill South to Elphinstone

The distance between Box Hill South, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 158.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Box Hill South 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 Box Hill South

Box Hill South is located at Box Hill South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Foch St/Station St (Box Hill South).

Bus stations close to Box Hill South:

  • Foch St/Station St (Box Hill South)
  • Kingswood College/Station St (Box Hill South)
  • Prince St/Haig St (Box Hill South)

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 BELGRAVE, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Box Hill South to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BELGRAVE train from Box Hill station to Southern Cross 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 39 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

219minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Box Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    1.69 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    28 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
    107 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 Box Hill South to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Box Hill South to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 219 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Box Hill South and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Box Hill South to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Box Hill station near Box Hill South to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Box Hill South to Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Box Hill South and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Box Hill South to get to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Box Hill station near Box Hill South in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Box Hill South and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Elphinstone in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Box Hill South to Elphinstone?

    The ride from Box Hill South to Elphinstone costs A$13.84.

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