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

By bus and train

To get from Southbank to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street 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 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

170minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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 by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Southbank to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street 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 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

171minA$8.54
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 Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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 Southbank to Elphinstone

The distance between Southbank, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 141.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southbank 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 Southbank

Southbank is located at Southbank, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank).

Train stations close to Southbank:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Southbank:

  • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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 CRAIGIEBURN, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Southbank to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street 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 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

171minA$8.54
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 Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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 Southbank to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 50 min.

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

    The MERNDA train line goes from Flinders Street station near Southbank to Mernda station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Mernda station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Southbank and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Flinders Street station near Southbank in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Southbank to Elphinstone costs A$8.54.

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