How to get from Glen Iris to Elphinstone by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Glen Iris to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Glen Iris station to Southern Cross 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

154minA$16.00
Walk to train stationTrain - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Glen Iris

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Iris
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    25 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
    86 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
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elphinstone
    Walk to
    Elphinstone
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GLEN WAVERLEY, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 5

To get from Glen Iris to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Glen Iris station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$23.50.

214minA$23.50
Walk to train stationTrain - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Glen Iris

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Iris
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    86 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
    21 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 Glen Iris to Elphinstone

The distance between Glen Iris, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 151.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glen Iris 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 Glen Iris

Glen Iris is located at Glen Iris, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris).

Train stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris

Bus stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris Station/Wills St (Glen Iris)
  • Brixton Rise/High St (Glen Iris)
  • Ferncroft Ave/Wattletree Rd (Malvern East)

Public transport stations close to Elphinstone, Melbourne

Elphinstone is located at Elphinstone, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone).

Bus stations close to Elphinstone:

  • War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
  • Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via GLEN WAVERLEY, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 5

To get from Glen Iris to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Glen Iris station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$23.50.

214minA$23.50
Walk to train stationTrain - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Glen Iris

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Iris
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    86 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
    21 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 Glen Iris to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glen Iris to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 214 minutes, using Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Glen Iris 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 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glen Iris to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The GLEN WAVERLEY train line goes from Glen Iris station near Glen Iris to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Glen Iris and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the GLEN WAVERLEY train from the Glen Iris station near Glen Iris in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Elphinstone in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Glen Iris to Elphinstone?

    The ride from Glen Iris to Elphinstone costs A$16.00.

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