How to get from Elphinstone to West Footscray by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Elphinstone to West Footscray 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 SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Tottenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

135minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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 - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Tottenham
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 5, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 220

To get from Elphinstone to West Footscray 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 220 bus from Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) station to Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

159minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 220
220
Walk to West Footscray
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
    ID 21169
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    Sunshine Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray)
    ID 5899
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to West Footscray
    Walk to
    West Footscray
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Elphinstone to West Footscray

The distance between Elphinstone, Melbourne and West Footscray, Melbourne is approximately 137.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elphinstone to West Footscray 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 West Footscray, Melbourne

West Footscray is located at West Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray).

Train stations close to West Footscray:

  • Tottenham
  • West Footscray
  • Middle Footscray

Bus stations close to West Footscray:

  • Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray)
  • Berthandra Ct/Barkly St (West Footscray)
  • Alma St/Ashley St (Maidstone)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 5, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 220

To get from Elphinstone to West Footscray 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 220 bus from Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) station to Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

159minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 220
220
Walk to West Footscray
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
    ID 21169
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    Sunshine Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray)
    ID 5899
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to West Footscray
    Walk to
    West Footscray
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elphinstone to West Footscray?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elphinstone to West Footscray?

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 220.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elphinstone to West Footscray 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 West Footscray in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Elphinstone and West Footscray in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Elphinstone to West Footscray?

    The ride from Elphinstone to West Footscray costs A$16.00.

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