How to get from Elphinstone to Herne Hill by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Elphinstone to Herne Hill 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Footscray station to North Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

210minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Herne Hill
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
    Footscray
    84 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Geelong
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Herne Hill
    Walk to
    Herne Hill
    2.78 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Elphinstone to Herne Hill

The distance between Elphinstone, Melbourne and Herne Hill, Melbourne is approximately 209.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 210 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elphinstone to Herne Hill 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 Herne Hill, Melbourne

Herne Hill is located at Herne Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Arthur St/Church St (Hamlyn Heights).

Train stations close to Herne Hill:

  • North Geelong
  • South Geelong
  • North Shore

Bus stations close to Herne Hill:

  • Arthur St/Church St (Hamlyn Heights)
  • Gladstone St/Vines Rd (Hamlyn Heights)
  • Church St/Minerva Rd (Manifold Heights)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elphinstone to Herne Hill?

    The fastest way takes 210 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elphinstone and Herne Hill in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elphinstone to Herne Hill 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 Herne Hill in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Elphinstone and Herne Hill in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elphinstone to get to Herne Hill 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 Herne Hill in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Castlemaine station, which is closest to Herne Hill in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Elphinstone to Herne Hill?

    The ride from Elphinstone to Herne Hill costs A$16.00.

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