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

By bus and train

To get from Elphinstone to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$35.75.

174minA$35.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Walk to Melbourne Airport
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23173
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melbourne Airport
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 5, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 479

To get from Elphinstone to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 479 bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) station to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

167minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 479
479
Walk to Melbourne Airport
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
    Sunbury
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 368485
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Airport West Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47999
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melbourne Airport
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport
    940 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Elphinstone to Melbourne Airport

The distance between Elphinstone, Melbourne and Melbourne Airport, Melbourne is approximately 162.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elphinstone to Melbourne Airport 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 Melbourne Airport, Melbourne

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

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 5, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 479

To get from Elphinstone to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 479 bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) station to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

167minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 479
479
Walk to Melbourne Airport
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
    Sunbury
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 368485
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Airport West Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47999
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melbourne Airport
    Walk to
    Melbourne Airport
    940 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS.

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

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 479.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elphinstone to Melbourne Airport 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 one bus line and one train line till Castlemaine station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Elphinstone and Melbourne Airport in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Castlemaine stop, which is closest to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Elphinstone to Melbourne Airport costs A$35.75.

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