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How to get from Violet Town to Elphinstone by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Violet Town to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train from Violet Town 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 5 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

312minA$24.54
Train - ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Violet Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Violet Town
  • 2
    Train - ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOURALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Wait for train
    ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 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 Violet Town to Elphinstone

The distance between Violet Town, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 308.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 312 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Violet Town 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 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)

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Violet Town to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 312 minutes, using Bus line ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Violet Town to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train line goes from Melbourne station near Violet Town 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 Violet Town to Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Violet Town and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train from the Melbourne station near Violet Town in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Violet Town 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 Violet Town to Elphinstone?

    The ride from Violet Town to Elphinstone costs A$24.54.

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