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

By bus and train

To get from Strathmore to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 476 bus from Carrington Rd/Hoffmans Rd (Niddrie) station to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

221minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 476
476
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Carrington Rd/Hoffmans Rd (Niddrie)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carrington Rd/Hoffmans Rd (Niddrie)
    ID 7042
    1.77 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Watergardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 45514
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Watergardens
    70 m • 1 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
    81 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, train and tram

To get from Strathmore to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 50-Cooper St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth 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 51 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

231minA$13.84
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from 50-Cooper St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    50-Cooper St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)
    ID 19473
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 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 Strathmore to Elphinstone

The distance between Strathmore, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 136.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 221 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Strathmore 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 Strathmore

Strathmore is located at Strathmore, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 51-Bradshaw St/Keilor Rd (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Strathmore:

  • 51-Bradshaw St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Cooper St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Holyrood Ave/Bulla Rd (Strathmore)

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, train and tram

To get from Strathmore to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 50-Cooper St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth 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 51 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

231minA$13.84
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from 50-Cooper St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    50-Cooper St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)
    ID 19473
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 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 Strathmore to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 221 minutes, using Bus line 476, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 231 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Strathmore and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Strathmore to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The 476 bus line goes from Carrington Rd/Hoffmans Rd (Niddrie) station near Strathmore to Watergardens station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Watergardens station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Strathmore and Elphinstone in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Strathmore to get to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    Get on the 476 bus from the Carrington Rd/Hoffmans Rd (Niddrie) stop near Strathmore in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Strathmore and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

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

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

    The ride from Strathmore to Elphinstone costs A$12.74.

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