How to get from Elphinstone to Glen Iris by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Elphinstone to Glen Iris in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Southern Cross station to Glen Iris station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

187minA$18.20
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Walk to Glen Iris
Leaves from Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 23255
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    94 min
  • 7
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glen Iris
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Glen Iris
    Walk to
    Glen Iris
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 5, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and PAKENHAM

To get from Elphinstone to Glen Iris in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Southern Cross station to Caulfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

198minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Walk to Glen Iris
Leaves from Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 23255
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    94 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Glen Iris
    Walk to
    Glen Iris
    2.88 km • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Elphinstone to Glen Iris

The distance between Elphinstone, Melbourne and Glen Iris, Melbourne is approximately 151.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elphinstone to Glen Iris 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

Elphinstone is located at Elphinstone, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone).

Bus stations close to Elphinstone:

  • War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
  • Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)

Public transport stations close to Glen Iris, Melbourne

Glen Iris is located at Glen Iris, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Glen Iris Station/Wills St (Glen Iris).

Train stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris

Bus stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris Station/Wills St (Glen Iris)
  • Brixton Rise/High St (Glen Iris)
  • Ferncroft Ave/Wattletree Rd (Malvern East)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 5, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and PAKENHAM

To get from Elphinstone to Glen Iris in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Southern Cross station to Caulfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

198minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Walk to Glen Iris
Leaves from Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 23255
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    94 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Glen Iris
    Walk to
    Glen Iris
    2.88 km • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elphinstone to Glen Iris?

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elphinstone to Glen Iris?

    The alternative route takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elphinstone and Glen Iris in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elphinstone to Glen Iris in Melbourne?

    The 5 bus line goes from Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone) station near Elphinstone to Castlemaine station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Castlemaine station near Glen Iris in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Elphinstone and Glen Iris in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elphinstone to get to Glen Iris in Melbourne?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone) stop near Elphinstone in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elphinstone and Glen Iris in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Castlemaine station, which is closest to Glen Iris in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Elphinstone to Glen Iris?

    The ride from Elphinstone to Glen Iris costs A$18.20.

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