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

From Niddrie to Elphinstone by bus and train

To get from Niddrie to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 476 bus from Matthews Ave/Keilor Rd (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 18 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

198minA$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 Matthews Ave/Keilor Rd (Niddrie)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Matthews Ave/Keilor Rd (Niddrie)
    ID 7043
    110 m • 2 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
    44 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

From Niddrie to Elphinstone by bus, train and tram

To get from Niddrie to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 53-Keilor Rd/Matthews Ave (Niddrie) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) 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 38 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

218minA$13.84
Tram - 59
59
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from 53-Keilor Rd/Matthews Ave (Niddrie)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Niddrie
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 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
    107 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 Niddrie to Elphinstone

The distance between Niddrie, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 134.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 198 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Niddrie 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 Niddrie

Niddrie is located at Niddrie, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 53-Keilor Rd/Matthews Ave (Niddrie).

Bus stations close to Niddrie:

  • Keilor Rd/Matthews Ave (Niddrie)
  • Matthews Ave/Keilor Rd (Niddrie)
  • 53a-Matthews Ave/Keilor Rd (Essendon)

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

From Niddrie to Elphinstone by bus, train and tram

To get from Niddrie to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 53-Keilor Rd/Matthews Ave (Niddrie) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) 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 38 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

218minA$13.84
Tram - 59
59
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from 53-Keilor Rd/Matthews Ave (Niddrie)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Niddrie
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 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
    107 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Niddrie to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 476, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Niddrie 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 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Niddrie to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The 476 bus line goes from Matthews Ave/Keilor Rd (Niddrie) station near Niddrie 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 Niddrie to Elphinstone in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Niddrie and Elphinstone in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 476 bus from the Matthews Ave/Keilor Rd (Niddrie) stop near Niddrie in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Niddrie 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 Niddrie to Elphinstone?

    The ride from Niddrie to Elphinstone costs A$12.74.

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