How to get from Essendon West to Ardeer by bus?

By bus

To get from Essendon West to Ardeer in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 456 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

40minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 456
456
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18762
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 903 and 426

To get from Essendon West to Ardeer in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 426 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

54minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 426
426
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18762
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Caroline Springs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Ardeer

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Ardeer, Melbourne is approximately 15.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Ardeer by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Essendon West

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 48-Wests Rd/Cordite Ave (Maribyrnong).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Public transport stations close to Ardeer, Melbourne

Ardeer is located at Ardeer, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer).

Train stations close to Ardeer:

  • Ardeer
  • Ginifer
  • Albion

Bus stations close to Ardeer:

  • Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Chatsworth Ave/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Sunshine Mosque/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 903 and 426

To get from Essendon West to Ardeer in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 426 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

54minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 426
426
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18762
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Caroline Springs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon West to Ardeer?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 456.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon West to Ardeer?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 426.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon West and Ardeer in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to Ardeer in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Altona station near Essendon West to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station near Ardeer in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon West to Ardeer in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Ardeer in Melbourne by bus is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon West to get to Ardeer in Melbourne?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Altona stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon West and Ardeer in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) stop, which is closest to Ardeer in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Essendon West to Ardeer?

    The ride from Essendon West to Ardeer costs A$5.30.

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