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

From Essendon to Camperdown by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Camperdown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 465 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St station to The Crossway/Milleara Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 406 bus and finally take the GEELONG train from Footscray Railway Station station to Camperdown Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from Essendon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Camperdown on the Moovit app.

202min
Walk to bus stationBus - 465
465
Bus - 406
406
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St
    ID 18775
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Swan St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Crossway/Milleara Rd
    ID 6160
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Crossway/Milleara Rd
    ID 6089
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to train station Camperdown Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Camperdown Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CPD
    139 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon to Camperdown by bus and train via 903, 406 and GEELONG

To get from Essendon to Camperdown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St station to Milleara Rd/Buckley St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 406 bus and finally take the GEELONG train from Footscray Railway Station station to Camperdown Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from Essendon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Camperdown on the Moovit app.

202min
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Bus - 406
406
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St
    ID 51775
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milleara Rd/Buckley St
    ID 6162
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buckley St/Milleara Rd
    ID 8436
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to train station Camperdown Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Camperdown Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CPD
    139 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Camperdown

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Camperdown, Melbourne is approximately 210.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 202 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Camperdown by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Essendon to Camperdown

To check the bus and train schedule from Essendon to Camperdown using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Essendon) and destination (Camperdown), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Alternative route from Essendon to Camperdown by bus and train via 903, 406 and GEELONG

To get from Essendon to Camperdown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St station to Milleara Rd/Buckley St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 406 bus and finally take the GEELONG train from Footscray Railway Station station to Camperdown Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from Essendon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Camperdown on the Moovit app.

202min
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Bus - 406
406
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St
    ID 51775
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milleara Rd/Buckley St
    ID 6162
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buckley St/Milleara Rd
    ID 8436
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to train station Camperdown Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Camperdown Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CPD
    139 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 202 minutes, using Bus line 465, Bus line 406, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 202 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 406, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon to Camperdown in Melbourne?

    The 465 bus line goes from Essendon Station/Rose St station near Essendon to Swan St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Swan St station near Camperdown in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Camperdown in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 465 bus from the Essendon Station/Rose St stop near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Swan St station, which is closest to Camperdown in Melbourne.