How to get from Macleod to Elphinstone by bus and train?

From Macleod to Elphinstone by bus and train

To get from Macleod to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Macleod 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 3 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

205minA$13.84
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Macleod

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Macleod
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    37 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 from Macleod to Elphinstone by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Macleod to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Macleod 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 4 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

244minA$18.04
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Macleod

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Macleod
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    38 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
    89 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 Macleod to Elphinstone

The distance between Macleod, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 157.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macleod 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 Macleod

Macleod is located at Macleod, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Macleod.

Train stations close to Macleod:

  • Macleod
  • Rosanna
  • Watsonia

Bus stations close to Macleod:

  • Macleod Railway Station/Mcnamara St (Macleod)
  • Carwarp St/Erskine Rd (Macleod)
  • Jacka St/Macleod Pde (Macleod)

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 from Macleod to Elphinstone by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Macleod to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Macleod 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 4 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

244minA$18.04
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Macleod

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Macleod
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    38 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
    89 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 Macleod to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Macleod to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 244 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Macleod and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 25 min.

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

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Macleod to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Macleod and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Macleod in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Macleod to Elphinstone costs A$13.84.

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