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

From Watsonia to Elphinstone by bus and train

To get from Watsonia to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia 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 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

208minA$13.84
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Watsonia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    40 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 from Watsonia to Elphinstone by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Watsonia to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia station to Southern Cross 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 7 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

247minA$18.04
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Watsonia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    41 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    89 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 Watsonia to Elphinstone

The distance between Watsonia, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 159.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 208 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watsonia 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 Watsonia

Watsonia is located at Watsonia, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Watsonia Railway Station/Grace St (Watsonia).

Train stations close to Watsonia:

  • Greensborough
  • Macleod

Bus stations close to Watsonia:

  • Watsonia Railway Station/Grace St (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Morwell Ave (Watsonia)
  • Papua St/Elder St (Watsonia)

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 Watsonia to Elphinstone by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Watsonia to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia station to Southern Cross 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 7 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

247minA$18.04
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Watsonia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    41 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    89 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 Watsonia to Elphinstone?

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

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

    The alternative route takes 247 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 28 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Watsonia and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Watsonia in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Watsonia to Elphinstone costs A$13.84.

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