How to get from Smythesdale to Elphinstone by bus?

By bus

To get from Smythesdale to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) 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 7 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$8.40.

473minA$8.40
Bus - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythesdale
  • 2
    Bus - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTONBALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    33 min
  • 4
    Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARATBENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    90 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
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elphinstone
    Walk to
    Elphinstone
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT and 5

To get from Smythesdale to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) 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 8 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$8.40.

511minA$8.40
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythesdale
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARATBENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    90 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
    21 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 Smythesdale to Elphinstone

The distance between Smythesdale, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 120.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 473 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smythesdale 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 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 via MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT and 5

To get from Smythesdale to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) 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 8 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$8.40.

511minA$8.40
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythesdale
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARATBENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    90 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
    21 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 Smythesdale to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 473 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON, Bus line BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 511 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 53 min.

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

    The BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON bus line goes from Ballarat station near Smythesdale to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Smythesdale and Elphinstone in Melbourne by bus is about 7 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON bus from the Ballarat stop near Smythesdale in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) stop, which is closest to Elphinstone in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Smythesdale to Elphinstone?

    The ride from Smythesdale to Elphinstone costs A$8.40.

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