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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Cockatoo 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 Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 695 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Pakenham Rd/Mcbride St (Cockatoo) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

176minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 695
695
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
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belgrave
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 695695
    Wait for bus
    695
    Gembrook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pakenham Rd/Mcbride St (Cockatoo)
    Ride to bus station
    Pakenham Rd/Mcbride St (Cockatoo)
    ID 13832
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Cockatoo

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Cockatoo, Melbourne is approximately 78.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Cockatoo 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 Cockatoo, Melbourne

Cockatoo is located at Cockatoo, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pakenham Rd/Mcbride St (Cockatoo).

Bus stations close to Cockatoo:

  • Pakenham Rd/Mcbride St (Cockatoo)
  • Amphlett Ave/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Cockatoo)
  • Baker St/Bailey Rd (Cockatoo)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 695.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station near Cockatoo in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Cockatoo in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 56 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) stop, which is closest to Cockatoo in Melbourne.

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

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

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