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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Chewton 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 SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train and finally take the 5 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to Pitman St/Main Rd (Chewton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

180minA$12.74
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Chewton
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
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    107 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pitman St/Main Rd (Chewton)
    ID 46317
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chewton
    Walk to
    Chewton
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Essendon to Chewton 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 5 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to Pitman St/Main Rd (Chewton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$17.36.

208minA$17.36
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Chewton
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
    Castlemaine
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pitman St/Main Rd (Chewton)
    ID 46317
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chewton
    Walk to
    Chewton
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Chewton

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Chewton, Melbourne is approximately 144.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Chewton 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 Chewton, Melbourne

Chewton is located at Chewton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pitman St/Main Rd (Chewton).

Bus stations close to Chewton:

  • Pitman St/Main Rd (Chewton)
  • Community And Senior Citizens Centre (Opp)/Main Rd (Chewton)
  • Community And Senior Citizens Centre/Main Rd (Chewton)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Essendon to Chewton 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 5 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to Pitman St/Main Rd (Chewton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$17.36.

208minA$17.36
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Chewton
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
    Castlemaine
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pitman St/Main Rd (Chewton)
    ID 46317
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chewton
    Walk to
    Chewton
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 208 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Chewton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Chewton?

    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 Chewton in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Chewton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 180 min.

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

    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 Chewton?

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

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

    The ride from Essendon to Chewton costs A$12.74.

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