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

By bus and train

To get from Elphinstone to Serpentine 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 - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Loddon Valley Hwy (Bears Lagoon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

165minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO
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
    Bendigo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    25 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGOMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO
    Mildura
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Loddon Valley Hwy (Bears Lagoon)
    Ride to bus station
    Loddon Valley Hwy (Bears Lagoon)
    ID 43843
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 5, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO

To get from Elphinstone to Serpentine 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 ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Loddon Valley Hwy (Bears Lagoon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$18.22.

331minA$18.22
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO
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 - 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
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGOMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO
    Mildura
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Loddon Valley Hwy (Bears Lagoon)
    Ride to bus station
    Loddon Valley Hwy (Bears Lagoon)
    ID 43843
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Elphinstone to Serpentine

The distance between Elphinstone, Melbourne and Serpentine, Melbourne is approximately 109.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elphinstone to Serpentine 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 Serpentine, Melbourne

Serpentine is located at Serpentine, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Loddon Valley Hwy (Bears Lagoon).

Bus stations close to Serpentine:

  • Loddon Valley Hwy (Bears Lagoon)

Alternative route by bus and train via 5, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO

To get from Elphinstone to Serpentine 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 ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Loddon Valley Hwy (Bears Lagoon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$18.22.

331minA$18.22
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO
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 - 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
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGOMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO
    Mildura
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Loddon Valley Hwy (Bears Lagoon)
    Ride to bus station
    Loddon Valley Hwy (Bears Lagoon)
    ID 43843
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO.

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

    The alternative route takes 331 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA SWAN HILL & BENDIGO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Elphinstone and Serpentine in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Elphinstone to Serpentine costs A$15.82.

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