How to get from Doncaster East to Elphinstone by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Doncaster East to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 908 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

224minA$13.84
Bus - 908
908
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doncaster East
  • 2
    Bus - 908908
    Wait for bus
    908
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 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
    107 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 by bus and train via 305, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Doncaster East to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 305 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) 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 4 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

243minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 305
305
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 44913
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 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
    107 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 Doncaster East to Elphinstone

The distance between Doncaster East, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 164.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 224 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Doncaster East 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 Doncaster East

Doncaster East is located at Doncaster East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Reynolds Rd/Andersons Creek Rd (Doncaster East).

Bus stations close to Doncaster East:

  • Reynolds Rd/Andersons Creek Rd (Doncaster East)
  • Andersons Creek Rd/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
  • The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

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 305, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Doncaster East to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 305 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) 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 4 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

243minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 305
305
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 44913
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 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
    107 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 Doncaster East to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 224 minutes, using Bus line 908, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Doncaster East to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 243 minutes, using Bus line 305, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Doncaster East and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Doncaster East to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The 908 bus line goes from City (King/Lonsdale Sts) station near Doncaster East to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Doncaster East and Elphinstone in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Doncaster East to get to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    Get on the 908 bus from the City (King/Lonsdale Sts) stop near Doncaster East in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Elphinstone in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Doncaster East to Elphinstone costs A$13.84.

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