How to get from Essendon to Bordertown by train?

From Essendon to Bordertown by train

To get from Essendon to Bordertown in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the OVERLAND train from Southern Cross station to Bordertown Railway Station (Bordertown (Sa)) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 5 min.

425min
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - OVERLAND
OVERLAND
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
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - OVERLANDOVERLAND
    Wait for train
    OVERLAND
    Adelaide
  • 5
    Ride to train station Bordertown Railway Station (Bordertown (Sa))
    Ride to train station
    Bordertown Railway Station (Bordertown (Sa))
    ID 20614
    394 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Bordertown by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Bordertown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the OVERLAND train from North Shore station to Bordertown Railway Station (Bordertown (Sa)) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 16 min.

436min
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - OVERLAND
OVERLAND
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Shore
    39 min
  • 7
    Train - OVERLANDOVERLAND
    Wait for train
    OVERLAND
    Adelaide
  • 8
    Ride to train station Bordertown Railway Station (Bordertown (Sa))
    Ride to train station
    Bordertown Railway Station (Bordertown (Sa))
    ID 20614
    304 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Bordertown

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Bordertown, Melbourne is approximately 506.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 425 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Bordertown by 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 Bordertown, Melbourne

Bordertown is located at Bordertown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sweetie's Bakery/North Tce (Bordertown (Sa)).

Train stations close to Bordertown:

  • Bordertown Railway Station (Bordertown (Sa))

Bus stations close to Bordertown:

  • Sweetie's Bakery/North Tce (Bordertown (Sa))

Related Routes

From Essendon to Bordertown by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Bordertown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the OVERLAND train from North Shore station to Bordertown Railway Station (Bordertown (Sa)) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 16 min.

436min
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - OVERLAND
OVERLAND
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Shore
    39 min
  • 7
    Train - OVERLANDOVERLAND
    Wait for train
    OVERLAND
    Adelaide
  • 8
    Ride to train station Bordertown Railway Station (Bordertown (Sa))
    Ride to train station
    Bordertown Railway Station (Bordertown (Sa))
    ID 20614
    304 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 425 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line OVERLAND.

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

    The alternative route takes 436 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line OVERLAND.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Bordertown?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Bordertown?

    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 till Southern Cross station near Bordertown in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Bordertown by train?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Bordertown in Melbourne by train is about 7 hr 5 min.

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

    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 Bordertown?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Bordertown in Melbourne.

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