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

From Parkdale to Elphinstone by bus and train

To get from Parkdale to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Mentone 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

224minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Mentone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mentone
    1.62 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    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
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Public transport directions from Parkdale to Elphinstone

The distance between Parkdale, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 165.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 224 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkdale 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 Parkdale

Parkdale is located at Parkdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parkdale Railway Station.

Train stations close to Parkdale:

  • Parkdale Railway Station
  • Mentone
  • Mordialloc

Bus stations close to Parkdale:

  • Parkdale Railway Station/Parkers Rd (Parkdale)
  • Parkdale Station/Como Pde East (Parkdale)
  • Nepean Hwy/Parkers Rd (Parkdale)

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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 224 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Parkdale 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 44 min.

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

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from Mentone station near Parkdale 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 Parkdale to Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Parkdale and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the Mentone station near Parkdale in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Parkdale to Elphinstone costs A$13.84.

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