How to get from Cairnlea to Elphinstone by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Cairnlea to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 420 bus from Ballarat Rd/Station Rd (Deer Park) station to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

196minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 420
420
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Ballarat Rd/Station Rd (Deer Park)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Rd/Station Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 4705
    1.35 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Watergardens Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21128
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Watergardens
    60 m • 1 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
    81 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 Cairnlea to Elphinstone

The distance between Cairnlea, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 127 km, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cairnlea 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 Cairnlea

Cairnlea is located at Cairnlea, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park).

Train stations close to Cairnlea:

  • St Albans
  • Ardeer
  • Albion

Bus stations close to Cairnlea:

  • Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
  • Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
  • Holt St/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cairnlea to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 420, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cairnlea 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 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cairnlea to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The 420 bus line goes from Ballarat Rd/Station Rd (Deer Park) station near Cairnlea to Watergardens Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Watergardens Station station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Cairnlea and Elphinstone in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 420 bus from the Ballarat Rd/Station Rd (Deer Park) stop near Cairnlea in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Cairnlea to Elphinstone costs A$15.82.

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