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

From Pakenham to Elphinstone by bus and train

To get from Pakenham to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Pakenham 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 39 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

279minA$18.04
Walk to train stationTrain - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Pakenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pakenham
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 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

Alternative route from Pakenham to Elphinstone by bus and train via TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Pakenham to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Pakenham 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 4 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

279minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Pakenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pakenham
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 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
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Public transport directions from Pakenham to Elphinstone

The distance between Pakenham, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 198.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 279 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pakenham 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 Pakenham

Pakenham is located at Pakenham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pakenham Railway Station (Pakenham).

Train stations close to Pakenham:

  • Cardinia Road
  • East Pakenham Railway Station (Pakenham)
  • Pakenham

Bus stations close to Pakenham:

  • Pakenham Railway Station (Pakenham)
  • Pakenham Place Sc/Drake Pl (Pakenham)
  • Pakenham Rec Res/Opp 22 John St (Pakenham)

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 Pakenham to Elphinstone by bus and train via TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Pakenham to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Pakenham 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 4 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

279minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Pakenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pakenham
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 279 minutes, using Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 279 minutes, using Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 39 min.

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

    The TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train line goes from Pakenham station near Pakenham to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Pakenham and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from the Pakenham station near Pakenham in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Pakenham to Elphinstone costs A$18.04.

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