How to get from Epping to Avondale Heights by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Epping to Avondale Heights in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Preston station. Next, take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Avondale Heights) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Epping
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Avondale Heights)
    Ride to bus station
    Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Avondale Heights)
    ID 6163
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 901, CRAIGIEBURN and 903

To get from Epping to Avondale Heights in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 901 bus from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station to Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Avondale Heights) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376840
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Avondale Heights)
    Ride to bus station
    Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Avondale Heights)
    ID 6163
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Epping to Avondale Heights
The distance between Epping, Melbourne and Avondale Heights, Melbourne is approximately 28.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Epping to Avondale Heights 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 Epping

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

Train stations close to Epping:

  • South Morang
  • Lalor
  • Thomastown

Bus stations close to Epping:

  • Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
  • Melbourne Polytechnic/Dalton Rd (Epping)
  • Narina Way/Hendersons Rd (Epping)
Public transport stations close to Avondale Heights, Melbourne

Avondale Heights is located at Avondale Heights, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Roberts St/Rachelle Rd (Keilor East).

Bus stations close to Avondale Heights:

  • Roberts St/Rachelle Rd (Keilor East)
  • Rachelle Rd/Buckley St (Avondale Heights)
  • Milleara Sc/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 901, CRAIGIEBURN and 903

To get from Epping to Avondale Heights in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 901 bus from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station to Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Avondale Heights) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376840
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Avondale Heights)
    Ride to bus station
    Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Avondale Heights)
    ID 6163
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Epping to Avondale Heights?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 903.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Epping to Avondale Heights?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct train between Epping and Avondale Heights?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Epping to Avondale Heights?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Epping in Epping to Preston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Preston station near Avondale Heights in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Epping to Avondale Heights by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Epping in Epping and Avondale Heights in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Epping to get to Avondale Heights?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Epping in Epping.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Epping and Avondale Heights?

    Get off the train at the Preston stop, which is closest to Avondale Heights in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Epping to Avondale Heights?

    The ride from Epping to Avondale Heights costs A$5.30.

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