How to get from Mount Helen to Elphinstone by bus?

From Mount Helen to Elphinstone by bus

To get from Mount Helen to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 21 bus from Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear) station to Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT bus 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 29 min. The ride fare is A$6.00.

269minA$6.00
Bus - 21
21
Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Helen
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
    ID 49020
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARATBENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Bendigo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    90 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
    21 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 Mount Helen to Elphinstone

The distance between Mount Helen, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 105.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 269 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Helen to Elphinstone by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Mount Helen

Mount Helen is located at Mount Helen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen).

Bus stations close to Mount Helen:

  • Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
  • Shire Ave/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
  • Park Lane/Vincent Dr (Mount Helen)

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 Mount Helen to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 269 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mount Helen to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The 21 bus line goes from Ballarat Station station near Mount Helen to Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Mount Helen to Elphinstone in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Mount Helen and Elphinstone in Melbourne by bus is about 4 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 21 bus from the Ballarat Station stop near Mount Helen in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) stop, which is closest to Elphinstone in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Mount Helen to Elphinstone?

    The ride from Mount Helen to Elphinstone costs A$6.00.

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