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

By bus and train

To get from East Melbourne to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Parliament 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

176minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    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
    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 ALAMEIN, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from East Melbourne to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ALAMEIN train from Parliament 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 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

177minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 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 East Melbourne to Elphinstone

The distance between East Melbourne, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 143.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Melbourne 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 East Melbourne

East Melbourne is located at East Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy).

Bus stations close to East Melbourne:

  • Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton)
  • Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
  • St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

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 ALAMEIN, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from East Melbourne to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ALAMEIN train from Parliament 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 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

177minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 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 East Melbourne to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 177 minutes, using Bus line ALAMEIN, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between East Melbourne 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 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Melbourne to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from Parliament station near East Melbourne to Craigieburn station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Craigieburn station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between East Melbourne and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the Parliament station near East Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from East Melbourne to Elphinstone costs A$8.54.

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