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

From Williamstown to Elphinstone by bus and train

To get from Williamstown to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Williamstown Beach 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 56 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

176minA$8.54
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Williamstown Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Williamstown
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    13 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 from Williamstown to Elphinstone by bus and train via WILLIAMSTOWN, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Williamstown to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Williamstown Beach station to Footscray 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 3 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$17.36.

216minA$17.36
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Williamstown Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Williamstown
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    13 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
    82 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 Williamstown to Elphinstone

The distance between Williamstown, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 141.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Williamstown 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 Williamstown

Williamstown is located at Williamstown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Forster St/Osborne St (Williamstown).

Train stations close to Williamstown:

  • North Williamstown
  • Williamstown
  • Newport

Bus stations close to Williamstown:

  • Forster St/Osborne St (Williamstown)
  • Garden St/Osborne St (Williamstown)
  • Electra St/Ferguson St (Williamstown)

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

To get from Williamstown to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Williamstown Beach station to Footscray 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 3 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$17.36.

216minA$17.36
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Williamstown Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Williamstown
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    13 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
    82 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 Williamstown to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 216 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Williamstown 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 56 min.

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

    The WILLIAMSTOWN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Williamstown 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 Williamstown to Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Williamstown and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the WILLIAMSTOWN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Williamstown in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Williamstown to Elphinstone costs A$8.54.

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