How to get from Caroline Springs to Elphinstone by bus and train?

From Caroline Springs to Elphinstone by bus and train

To get from Caroline Springs to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 460 bus from Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) 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 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

163minA$15.82
Bus - 460
460
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Watergardens Railway Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 45514
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Watergardens
    70 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

Alternative route from Caroline Springs to Elphinstone by bus and train via 462, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Caroline Springs to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 462 bus from Lake St/Commercial Rd (Caroline Springs) 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 8 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

188minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 462
462
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Lake St/Commercial Rd (Caroline Springs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St/Commercial Rd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 46049
    540 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 462462
    Wait for bus
    462
    Watergardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 45514
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Watergardens
    70 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 Caroline Springs to Elphinstone

The distance between Caroline Springs, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 124.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caroline Springs 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 Caroline Springs

Caroline Springs is located at Caroline Springs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is The Avenue/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs).

Train stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Caroline Springs

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • The Avenue/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
  • St Catherine Catholic Church/College St (Caroline Springs)
  • Lake St/Commercial Rd (Caroline Springs)

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 from Caroline Springs to Elphinstone by bus and train via 462, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Caroline Springs to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 462 bus from Lake St/Commercial Rd (Caroline Springs) 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 8 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

188minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 462
462
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Lake St/Commercial Rd (Caroline Springs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St/Commercial Rd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 46049
    540 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 462462
    Wait for bus
    462
    Watergardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 45514
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Watergardens
    70 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Caroline Springs to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 460, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Caroline Springs to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 462, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Caroline Springs and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Caroline Springs to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The 460 bus line goes from Watergardens Railway Station station near Caroline Springs to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Caroline Springs and Elphinstone in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 460 bus from the Watergardens Railway Station stop near Caroline Springs in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) stop, which is closest to Elphinstone in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Caroline Springs to Elphinstone costs A$15.82.

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