How to get from West Melbourne to Elphinstone by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from West Melbourne to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from North Melbourne 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

157minA$8.54
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from North Melbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 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 by bus and train via SUNBURY, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from West Melbourne to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from North Melbourne 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

164minA$8.54
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from North Melbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    4 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 West Melbourne to Elphinstone

The distance between West Melbourne, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 138.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne

West Melbourne is located at West Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is North Melbourne Station/Dryburgh St (West Melbourne).

Bus stations close to West Melbourne:

  • North Melbourne Station/Dryburgh St (West Melbourne)
  • Stawell St/Dynon Rd (West Melbourne)
  • Dryburgh St/Spencer St (West Melbourne)

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 SUNBURY, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from West Melbourne to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from North Melbourne 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

164minA$8.54
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from North Melbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    4 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 West Melbourne to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Melbourne to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between West Melbourne 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 37 min.

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

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from Werribee station near West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne to Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between West Melbourne and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the Werribee station near West Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne to Elphinstone?

    The ride from West Melbourne to Elphinstone costs A$8.54.

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