How to get from Clifton Hill to Elphinstone by bus and train?

From Clifton Hill to Elphinstone by bus and train

To get from Clifton Hill to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Clifton 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 180 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

180minA$12.74
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Clifton Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clifton Hill
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    16 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 from Clifton Hill to Elphinstone by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Clifton Hill to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Clifton 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 4 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

184minA$12.74
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Clifton Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clifton Hill
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    16 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 Clifton Hill to Elphinstone

The distance between Clifton Hill, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 146.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clifton Hill 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 Clifton Hill

Clifton Hill is located at Clifton Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clifton Hill.

Train stations close to Clifton Hill:

  • Clifton Hill

Bus stations close to Clifton Hill:

  • Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)
  • Hoddle St/North Tce (Clifton Hill)
  • North Tce/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)

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 Clifton Hill to Elphinstone by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Clifton Hill to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Clifton 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 4 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

184minA$12.74
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Clifton Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clifton Hill
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    16 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 Clifton Hill to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 184 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Clifton Hill and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 180 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Clifton Hill in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Clifton Hill to Elphinstone costs A$12.74.

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