How to get from Meadow Heights to Elphinstone by bus and train?

From Meadow Heights to Elphinstone by bus and train

To get from Meadow Heights to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Coolaroo 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 40 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

220minA$13.84
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 Coolaroo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coolaroo
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    44 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 Meadow Heights to Elphinstone by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Meadow Heights to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Coolaroo 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 8 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

248minA$18.04
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Coolaroo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coolaroo
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    46 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 Meadow Heights to Elphinstone

The distance between Meadow Heights, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 164.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Meadow Heights 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 Meadow Heights

Meadow Heights is located at Meadow Heights, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Nourell Ct/Barry Rd (Meadow Heights).

Train stations close to Meadow Heights:

  • Broadmeadows
  • Roxburgh Park
  • Jacana

Bus stations close to Meadow Heights:

  • Nourell Ct/Barry Rd (Meadow Heights)
  • Etna Ct/Longford Cres (Coolaroo)
  • Lubeck Ct/Taggerty Cres (Meadow Heights)

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 Meadow Heights to Elphinstone by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Meadow Heights to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Coolaroo 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 8 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

248minA$18.04
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Coolaroo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coolaroo
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    46 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 Meadow Heights to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Meadow Heights to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 248 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Meadow Heights 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 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Meadow Heights to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from Coolaroo station near Meadow Heights 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 Meadow Heights to Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Meadow Heights and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the Coolaroo station near Meadow Heights in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Meadow Heights 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 Meadow Heights to Elphinstone?

    The ride from Meadow Heights to Elphinstone costs A$13.84.

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