How to get from Moonee Ponds to Elphinstone by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Moonee Ponds to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 406 bus from Wests Rd/Raleigh Rd (Maribyrnong) station to Footscray 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 26 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

206minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 406
406
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Wests Rd/Raleigh Rd (Maribyrnong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wests Rd/Raleigh Rd (Maribyrnong)
    ID 9170
    1.63 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    21 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
    98 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 404, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Moonee Ponds to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 404 bus from Maribyrnong Rd/Ascot Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to Footscray 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 18 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

198minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 404
404
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Maribyrnong Rd/Ascot Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maribyrnong Rd/Ascot Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 1367
    1.95 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 404404
    Wait for bus
    404
    Footscray Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    19 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
    98 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 Moonee Ponds to Elphinstone

The distance between Moonee Ponds, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 143.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Moonee Ponds 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 Moonee Ponds

Moonee Ponds is located at Moonee Ponds, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale).

Bus stations close to Moonee Ponds:

  • Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
  • Hurtle St/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
  • Clyde St/Raleigh Rd (Maribyrnong)

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 404, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Moonee Ponds to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 404 bus from Maribyrnong Rd/Ascot Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to Footscray 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 18 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

198minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 404
404
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Maribyrnong Rd/Ascot Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maribyrnong Rd/Ascot Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 1367
    1.95 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 404404
    Wait for bus
    404
    Footscray Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    19 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
    98 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 Moonee Ponds to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 406, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Moonee Ponds to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 404, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Moonee Ponds 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 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Moonee Ponds to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The 406 bus line goes from Wests Rd/Raleigh Rd (Maribyrnong) station near Moonee Ponds to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Footscray station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Moonee Ponds and Elphinstone in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Moonee Ponds to get to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    Get on the 406 bus from the Wests Rd/Raleigh Rd (Maribyrnong) stop near Moonee Ponds in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Moonee Ponds to Elphinstone costs A$12.74.

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