How to get from Essendon West to Baxter by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Baxter in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 782 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Deborah Dr/Frankston - Flinders Rd (Baxter) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

243minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 782
782
Walk to Baxter
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
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)
    ID 19610
    156 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mentone
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21208
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Flinders
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deborah Dr/Frankston - Flinders Rd (Baxter)
    ID 13137
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Baxter
    Walk to
    Baxter
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, FRANKSTON and STONY POINT

To get from Essendon West to Baxter in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the STONY POINT train from Frankston station to Baxter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

228minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - STONY POINT
STONY POINT
Walk to Baxter
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
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)
    ID 19610
    156 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mentone
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - STONY POINTSTONY POINT
    Wait for train
    STONY POINT
    Stony Point
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baxter
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Baxter
    Walk to
    Baxter
    1.12 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Baxter

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Baxter, Melbourne is approximately 84.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 243 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Baxter 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 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 Baxter, Melbourne

Baxter is located at Baxter, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mornington Peninsula Fwy/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Baxter).

Train stations close to Baxter:

  • Baxter
  • Somerville

Bus stations close to Baxter:

  • Mornington Peninsula Fwy/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Baxter)
  • Deborah Dr/Frankston - Flinders Rd (Baxter)
  • Stotts Lane/Baxter-Tooradin Rd (Baxter)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, FRANKSTON and STONY POINT

To get from Essendon West to Baxter in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the STONY POINT train from Frankston station to Baxter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

228minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - STONY POINT
STONY POINT
Walk to Baxter
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
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)
    ID 19610
    156 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mentone
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - STONY POINTSTONY POINT
    Wait for train
    STONY POINT
    Stony Point
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baxter
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Baxter
    Walk to
    Baxter
    1.12 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 243 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 782.

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

    The alternative route takes 228 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line STONY POINT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 3 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station near Baxter in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Baxter in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 3 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) stop, which is closest to Baxter in Melbourne.

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

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

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