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

By bus and train

To get from Caulfield North to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Malvern 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 18 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

198minA$12.74
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Malvern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malvern
    1.13 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 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 PAKENHAM, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Caulfield North to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield 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 28 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

208minA$12.74
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    1.71 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 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 Caulfield North to Elphinstone

The distance between Caulfield North, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 151.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 198 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caulfield 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 Caulfield North

Caulfield North is located at Caulfield North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 51-Balaclava Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Caulfield North).

Bus stations close to Caulfield North:

  • Glen Eira City Hall/Glen Eira Rd (Caulfield North)
  • Balaclava Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)
  • Dorgan St/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield 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 PAKENHAM, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Caulfield North to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield 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 28 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

208minA$12.74
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    1.71 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 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 Caulfield North to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 198 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 208 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Caulfield North 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 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Caulfield North to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from Malvern station near Caulfield North 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 Caulfield North to Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Caulfield North and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the Malvern station near Caulfield North in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Caulfield North 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 Caulfield North to Elphinstone?

    The ride from Caulfield North to Elphinstone costs A$12.74.

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