How to get from Essendon to Alma by bus, train and tram?

From Essendon to Alma by bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Alma in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 82 tram from 32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to 64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd (Daisy Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

240minA$12.74
Walk to tram stationTram - 82
82
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from 32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19269
    1.52 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8282
    Wait for tram
    82
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 17934
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Bendigo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd (Daisy Hill)
    Ride to bus station
    George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd (Daisy Hill)
    ID 36614
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Alma by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Alma in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd (Daisy Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

497minA$13.84
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Bendigo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd (Daisy Hill)
    Ride to bus station
    George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd (Daisy Hill)
    ID 36614
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Alma

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Alma, Melbourne is approximately 186.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 240 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Alma by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Essendon

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Alma, Melbourne

Alma is located at Alma, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd (Daisy Hill).

Train stations close to Alma:

  • Maryborough

Bus stations close to Alma:

  • George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd (Daisy Hill)

Related Routes

From Essendon to Alma by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Alma in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd (Daisy Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

497minA$13.84
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Bendigo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd (Daisy Hill)
    Ride to bus station
    George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd (Daisy Hill)
    ID 36614
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Alma?

    The fastest way takes 240 minutes, using Bus line 82, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Alma?

    The alternative route takes 497 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

  • Is there a direct tram between Essendon and Alma?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 240 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Essendon to Alma?

    The 82 tram line goes from 32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station near Essendon in Essendon to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Alma in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Alma by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Alma in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 240 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Essendon to get to Alma?

    Get on the 82 tram from the 32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station near Essendon in Essendon.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Essendon and Alma?

    Get off the tram at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Alma in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Essendon to Alma?

    The ride from Essendon to Alma costs A$12.74.

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