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

From Footscray to Elphinstone by bus and train

To get from Footscray to Elphinstone in Melbourne, take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Footscray station to Castlemaine station. Next, 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 26 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

146minA$8.54
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Footscray

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    98 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 46318
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elphinstone
    Walk to
    Elphinstone
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Footscray to Elphinstone by bus and train via ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Footscray to Elphinstone in Melbourne, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Footscray station to Castlemaine station. Next, 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

185minA$12.74
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Footscray

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
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    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
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 46318
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elphinstone
    Walk to
    Elphinstone
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Elphinstone

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 134.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray 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 Footscray

Footscray is located at Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray).

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Hopkins St (Footscray)

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 Footscray to Elphinstone by bus and train via ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Footscray to Elphinstone in Melbourne, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Footscray station to Castlemaine station. Next, 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

185minA$12.74
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    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
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 46318
    24 min
  • 7
    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 Footscray to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Elphinstone?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Elphinstone?

    The SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train line goes from Swan Hill station near Footscray in Footscray to Castlemaine station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Castlemaine station near Elphinstone in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Footscray to Elphinstone by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Footscray to get to Elphinstone?

    Get on the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from the Swan Hill station near Footscray in Footscray.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Footscray and Elphinstone?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Footscray to Elphinstone?

    The ride from Footscray to Elphinstone costs A$8.54.

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