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How to get from Essendon West to Clifton Hill by bus and train?

From Essendon West to Clifton Hill by bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Clifton Hill 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 Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flagstaff station to Clifton Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
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
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station Clifton Hill
    Ride to train station
    Clifton Hill
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon West to Clifton Hill by bus and train via 903 and MERNDA

To get from Essendon West to Clifton Hill in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Clifton Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

68minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
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
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2476
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Clifton Hill
    Ride to train station
    Clifton Hill
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Clifton Hill

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Clifton Hill, Melbourne is approximately 18.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Clifton Hill 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 Clifton Hill, Melbourne

Clifton Hill is located at Clifton Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill).

Train stations close to Clifton Hill:

  • Clifton Hill

Bus stations close to Clifton Hill:

  • Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)
  • Hoddle St/North Tce (Clifton Hill)
  • North Tce/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)

Alternative route from Essendon West to Clifton Hill by bus and train via 903 and MERNDA

To get from Essendon West to Clifton Hill in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Clifton Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

68minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
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
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2476
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Clifton Hill
    Ride to train station
    Clifton Hill
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station near Clifton Hill in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Clifton Hill in Melbourne by bus and train is about 52 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station, which is closest to Clifton Hill in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Essendon West to Clifton Hill?

    The ride from Essendon West to Clifton Hill costs A$5.30.

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