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

By bus and train

To get from Carlton to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY 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 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

162minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Melbourne Central
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    86 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 PAKENHAM, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 5

To get from Carlton to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY 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 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

163minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Melbourne Central
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    86 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 Carlton to Elphinstone
The distance between Carlton, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 141.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlton 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 Elphinstone, Melbourne

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

Bus stations close to Elphinstone:

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

Alternative route by bus and train via PAKENHAM, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 5

To get from Carlton to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY 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 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

163minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Melbourne Central
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    86 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 Carlton to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlton to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Carlton and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carlton to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Melbourne Central station near Carlton to Lilydale station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lilydale station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Carlton and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Carlton to get to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Melbourne Central station near Carlton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Lilydale stop, which is closest to Elphinstone in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Carlton to Elphinstone costs A$8.54.

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