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

From Marong to Elphinstone by bus and train

To get from Marong to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO bus from Marong General Store/Calder Hwy (Marong) station to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) 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 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$3.60.

103minA$3.60
Bus - MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO
MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Marong General Store/Calder Hwy (Marong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Marong
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGOMELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)
    ID 366459
    25 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
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    23 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 Marong to Elphinstone

The distance between Marong, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 65.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Marong 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 Marong

Marong is located at Marong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Marong General Store/Calder Hwy (Marong).

Bus stations close to Marong:

  • Marong General Store/Calder Hwy (Marong)

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)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Marong to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Marong and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Marong to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO bus line goes from Melbourne station near Marong to Bendigo station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bendigo station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Marong and Elphinstone in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Marong to get to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO bus from the Melbourne stop near Marong in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Marong and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

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

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

    The ride from Marong to Elphinstone costs A$3.60.

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