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

From Essendon to Donald by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Donald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: 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 BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

307minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
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
    50 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
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 9
    Travel to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    Travel to
    Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    ID 17989
    173 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Donald by , bus and train

To get from Essendon to Donald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: 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 ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

428minA$22.38
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
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
    50 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
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 9
    Travel to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    Travel to
    Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    ID 17989
    173 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Donald

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Donald, Melbourne is approximately 306.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 307 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Donald 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 Donald, Melbourne

Donald is located at Donald, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald).

Bus stations close to Donald:

  • Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Related Routes

From Essendon to Donald by , bus and train

To get from Essendon to Donald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: 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 ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

428minA$22.38
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
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
    50 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
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 9
    Travel to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    Travel to
    Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    ID 17989
    173 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 307 minutes, using Bus line 903, Train line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON,.

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

    The alternative route takes 428 minutes, using Bus line 903, Train line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT,.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 7 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station near Essendon to Altona station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Altona station near Donald in Melbourne

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

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

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) stop near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Altona stop, which is closest to Donald in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Essendon to Donald?

    The ride from Essendon to Donald costs A$8.54.

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