How to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Elphinstone by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO 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 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$28.29.

199minA$28.29
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 48578
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    107 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
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elphinstone
    Walk to
    Elphinstone
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 479, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 479 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) 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 4 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

254minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 479
479
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47999
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Sunbury Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 368485
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunbury
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    59 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
    24 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 Melbourne Airport - Bal to Elphinstone

The distance between Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 162.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 199 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport - Bal 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 Melbourne Airport - Bal

Melbourne Airport - Bal is located at Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport - Bal:

  • Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

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 and train via 479, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 479 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) 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 4 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

254minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 479
479
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47999
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Sunbury Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 368485
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunbury
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    59 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
    24 min
  • 10
    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 Melbourne Airport - Bal to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 254 minutes, using Bus line 479, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport - Bal to City station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till City station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Elphinstone in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport - Bal to get to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Elphinstone?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Elphinstone costs A$28.29.

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