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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Eltham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 465 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 902 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Bus - 465
465
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 902
902
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Essendon Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 18775
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 13
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 903 and HURSTBRIDGE

To get from Essendon West to Eltham in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Heidelberg station to Eltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

101minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Walk to Eltham
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
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 21471
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heidelberg
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Eltham
    Walk to
    Eltham
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Eltham

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Eltham, Melbourne is approximately 36.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Eltham 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 Eltham, Melbourne

Eltham is located at Eltham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham).

Train stations close to Eltham:

  • Eltham
  • Montmorency
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Eltham:

  • Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Library Pl/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 903 and HURSTBRIDGE

To get from Essendon West to Eltham in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Heidelberg station to Eltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

101minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Walk to Eltham
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
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 21471
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heidelberg
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Eltham
    Walk to
    Eltham
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 465, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 902.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Eltham in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 465 bus from the Essendon Station stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) stop, which is closest to Eltham in Melbourne.

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

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

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