How to get from Lake Gardens to Elphinstone by bus and train?

From Lake Gardens to Elphinstone by bus and train

To get from Lake Gardens to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Wendouree 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 4 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

245minA$24.54
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Wendouree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wendouree
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    79 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 Lake Gardens to Elphinstone by bus and train via BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 5

To get from Lake Gardens to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Wendouree station to Footscray 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 5 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$33.08.

301minA$33.08
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Wendouree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wendouree
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    72 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    81 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 Lake Gardens to Elphinstone

The distance between Lake Gardens, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 247.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 245 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Gardens 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 Lake Gardens

Lake Gardens is located at Lake Gardens, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Gregory St/Gillies St N (Lake Wendouree).

Train stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Gregory St/Gillies St N (Lake Wendouree)
  • Stirling Dr/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens)
  • Wendouree Railway Station (Wendouree)

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 Lake Gardens to Elphinstone by bus and train via BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 5

To get from Lake Gardens to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Wendouree station to Footscray 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 5 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$33.08.

301minA$33.08
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Wendouree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wendouree
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    72 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    81 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 Lake Gardens to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 245 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Gardens to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 301 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lake Gardens to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train line goes from Wendouree station near Lake Gardens to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Lake Gardens and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from the Wendouree station near Lake Gardens in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Lake Gardens to Elphinstone costs A$24.54.

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