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

From Elphinstone to Mernda by bus and train

To get from Elphinstone to Mernda 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 MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Mernda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

221minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Mernda
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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mernda
    Walk to
    Mernda
    1.79 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Elphinstone to Mernda

The distance between Elphinstone, Melbourne and Mernda, Melbourne is approximately 175.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 221 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elphinstone to Mernda 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 Mernda, Melbourne

Mernda is located at Mernda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda).

Train stations close to Mernda:

  • Mernda
  • Hawkstowe

Bus stations close to Mernda:

  • Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
  • Hazel Glen Dr/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
  • Schotters Rd/Hazel Glen Dr (Mernda)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elphinstone to Mernda?

    The fastest way takes 221 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elphinstone to Mernda 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 Mernda in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Elphinstone and Mernda in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 41 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Elphinstone to Mernda?

    The ride from Elphinstone to Mernda costs A$16.00.

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