How to get from Melbourne Central to Elphinstone by bus and train?

From Melbourne Central to Elphinstone by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ALAMEIN train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross 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 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

165minA$8.54
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    107 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

Alternative route from Melbourne Central to Elphinstone by bus and train via CRANBOURNE, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Melbourne Central to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross 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 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

167minA$8.54
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    107 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 Melbourne Central to Elphinstone

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 141.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central 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 Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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 from Melbourne Central to Elphinstone by bus and train via CRANBOURNE, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from Melbourne Central to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross 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 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

167minA$8.54
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    107 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line ALAMEIN, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Central to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

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

    The ALAMEIN train line goes from Alamein station near Melbourne Central 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 Melbourne Central to Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the ALAMEIN train from the Alamein station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central 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 Melbourne Central to Elphinstone?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Elphinstone costs A$8.54.

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