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

By bus and train

To get from Williamstown North to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from North Williamstown 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 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

181minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from North Williamstown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Williamstown
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    11 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 472, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Williamstown North to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 472 bus from North Williamstown Railway Station/Ferguson St (Williamstown) station to Hopkins St/Leeds St (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 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

192minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 472
472
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from North Williamstown Railway Station/Ferguson St (Williamstown)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Williamstown Railway Station/Ferguson St (Williamstown)
    ID 6436
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 40399
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    180 m • 3 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
    98 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 Williamstown North to Elphinstone

The distance between Williamstown North, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 141.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Williamstown North 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 North

Williamstown North is located at Williamstown North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bayside College/Kororoit Creek Rd (Williamstown North).

Train stations close to Williamstown North:

  • Newport
  • North Williamstown
  • Williamstown Beach

Bus stations close to Williamstown North:

  • Bayside College/Kororoit Creek Rd (Williamstown North)
  • Adeline St/Kororoit Creek Rd (Williamstown North)
  • 23 Kororoit Creek Rd (Williamstown North)

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 472, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Williamstown North to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 472 bus from North Williamstown Railway Station/Ferguson St (Williamstown) station to Hopkins St/Leeds St (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 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

192minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 472
472
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from North Williamstown Railway Station/Ferguson St (Williamstown)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Williamstown Railway Station/Ferguson St (Williamstown)
    ID 6436
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 40399
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    180 m • 3 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
    98 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 Williamstown North to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line 472, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Williamstown North 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 1 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Williamstown North and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the WILLIAMSTOWN train from the North Williamstown station near Williamstown North in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Elphinstone in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Williamstown North to Elphinstone costs A$8.54.

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