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

By bus and train

To get from Strathmore Heights to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 479 bus from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE 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 4 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

277minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 479
479
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 6831
    630 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Sunbury Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 368485
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunbury
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    59 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 479, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 5

To get from Strathmore Heights to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 479 bus from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY 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 4 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

277minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 479
479
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 6831
    630 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Sunbury Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 368485
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunbury
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    59 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 Heights to Elphinstone

The distance between Strathmore Heights, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 127.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 277 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Strathmore Heights 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 Heights

Strathmore Heights is located at Strathmore Heights, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Caterpillar Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine).

Bus stations close to Strathmore Heights:

  • Caterpillar Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
  • Caravelle Cres/Mascoma St (Strathmore Heights)
  • Leicester Sq/Coventry St (Tullamarine)

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 479, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 5

To get from Strathmore Heights to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 479 bus from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY 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 4 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

277minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 479
479
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 6831
    630 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Sunbury Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 368485
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunbury
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    59 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 Heights to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 277 minutes, using Bus line 479, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 277 minutes, using Bus line 479, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 37 min.

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

    The 479 bus line goes from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station near Strathmore Heights to Sunbury Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Sunbury Station station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Strathmore Heights and Elphinstone in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the 479 bus from the Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) stop near Strathmore Heights in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Strathmore Heights to Elphinstone costs A$15.82.

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