How to get from Essendon to Axedale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Axedale 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 ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Axedale Primary School/Mcivor Hwy (Axedale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

194minA$12.74
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY
HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY
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
    28 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    115 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)
    ID 40717
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEYHEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY
    Wait for bus
    HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY
    Heathcote
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Axedale Primary School/Mcivor Hwy (Axedale)
    Ride to bus station
    Axedale Primary School/Mcivor Hwy (Axedale)
    ID 43797
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Axedale

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Axedale, Melbourne is approximately 201.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Axedale 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 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 Axedale, Melbourne

Axedale is located at Axedale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Axedale Primary School/Mcivor Hwy (Axedale).

Bus stations close to Axedale:

  • Axedale Primary School/Mcivor Hwy (Axedale)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Axedale?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Axedale?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Axedale in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Axedale by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Axedale in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Axedale?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Axedale?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Axedale in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Essendon to Axedale?

    The ride from Essendon to Axedale costs A$12.74.

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