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

From Stratford to Elphinstone by bus and train

To get from Stratford to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Stratford station to Southern Cross 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 6 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$28.34.

398minA$28.34
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Stratford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stratford
  • 2
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    195 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
    86 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 Stratford to Elphinstone

The distance between Stratford, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 362.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 398 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stratford 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 Stratford

Stratford is located at Stratford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Stratford Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford).

Bus stations close to Stratford:

  • Stratford Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford)
  • Memorial Park/Princes Hwy (Stratford)
  • Dawson St/Mcfarlane St (Stratford)

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 Stratford to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 398 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Stratford to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train line goes from Melbourne station near Stratford to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Stratford and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 6 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from the Melbourne station near Stratford in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Stratford to Elphinstone costs A$28.34.

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