How to get from Diggers Rest to Elphinstone by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Diggers Rest to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Diggers Rest station to Watergardens 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

147minA$15.82
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Diggers Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diggers Rest
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    8 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
    81 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 SUNBURY, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Diggers Rest to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Diggers Rest station to Sunbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE 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 55 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

175minA$15.82
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Diggers Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diggers Rest
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunbury
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    59 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 Diggers Rest to Elphinstone

The distance between Diggers Rest, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 126.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest

Diggers Rest is located at Diggers Rest, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest).

Bus stations close to Diggers Rest:

  • Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest)
  • Glitter Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)
  • Mullock Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)

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 SUNBURY, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Diggers Rest to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Diggers Rest station to Sunbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE 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 55 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

175minA$15.82
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Diggers Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diggers Rest
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunbury
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    59 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 Diggers Rest to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Diggers Rest to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Diggers Rest 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 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Diggers Rest to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Diggers Rest to Watergardens station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Watergardens station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Diggers Rest and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Diggers Rest to Elphinstone costs A$15.82.

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