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

From Spotswood to Elphinstone by bus and train

To get from Spotswood to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Spotswood 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 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

159minA$8.54
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Spotswood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Spotswood
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 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 from Spotswood to Elphinstone by bus and train via WILLIAMSTOWN, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Spotswood to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Spotswood 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 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

169minA$8.54
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Spotswood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Spotswood
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 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 Spotswood to Elphinstone

The distance between Spotswood, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 137.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Spotswood 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 Spotswood

Spotswood is located at Spotswood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hudsons Rd/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood).

Train stations close to Spotswood:

  • North Williamstown
  • Seddon
  • Yarraville

Bus stations close to Spotswood:

  • Hudsons Rd/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood)
  • Mclister St/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood)
  • Birmingham St/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood)

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 Spotswood to Elphinstone by bus and train via WILLIAMSTOWN, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Spotswood to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Spotswood 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 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

169minA$8.54
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Spotswood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Spotswood
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 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 Spotswood to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Spotswood 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 39 min.

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

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Spotswood to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Spotswood and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Spotswood in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Spotswood to Elphinstone costs A$8.54.

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