How to get from Essendon West to Elphinstone by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 476 bus from Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie) station to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) 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 32 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

212minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 476
476
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
    ID 7037
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Watergardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 45514
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Watergardens
    70 m • 1 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
    81 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 Essendon West to Elphinstone

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 136.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West 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 Essendon West

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Garnet St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

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)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon West to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Bus line 476, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon West 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 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The 476 bus line goes from Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie) station near Essendon West to Watergardens station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Watergardens station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Elphinstone in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon West to get to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    Get on the 476 bus from the Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie) stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Essendon West to Elphinstone?

    The ride from Essendon West to Elphinstone costs A$12.74.

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