How to get from St Kilda East to Elphinstone by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from St Kilda East to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 96 tram from 139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda) station to 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer 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 28 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

208minA$12.74
Walk to tram stationTram - 96
96
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from 139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda)
    ID 20520
    1.88 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    East Brunswick
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18187
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 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

By bus and train

To get from St Kilda East to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 605 bus from Balaclava Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North) station to Bourke St/Queen 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 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

239minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 605
605
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Balaclava Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balaclava Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)
    ID 20667
    1.64 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20464
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    780 m • 11 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 St Kilda East to Elphinstone

The distance between St Kilda East, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 148.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 208 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Kilda East to Elphinstone by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to St Kilda East

St Kilda East is located at St Kilda East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 41-Empress Rd/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East).

Bus stations close to St Kilda East:

  • Inkerman St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Mayfield St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Grosvenor St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)

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

By bus and train

To get from St Kilda East to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 605 bus from Balaclava Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North) station to Bourke St/Queen 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 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

239minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 605
605
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Balaclava Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balaclava Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)
    ID 20667
    1.64 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20464
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    780 m • 11 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 St Kilda East to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 208 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Kilda East to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 239 minutes, using Bus line 605, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct tram between St Kilda East and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 28 min.

  • Which tram line goes from St Kilda East to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The 96 tram line goes from 139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda) station near St Kilda East to East Brunswick station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till East Brunswick station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from St Kilda East to Elphinstone in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between St Kilda East and Elphinstone in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 3 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near St Kilda East to get to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    Get on the 96 tram from the 139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda) station near St Kilda East in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between St Kilda East and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the East Brunswick stop, which is closest to Elphinstone in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from St Kilda East to Elphinstone?

    The ride from St Kilda East to Elphinstone costs A$12.74.

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