How to get from Essendon West to Elwood by bus, train and tram?

From Essendon West to Elwood by bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon West to Elwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: 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 67 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 67
67
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
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 6767
    Wait for tram
    67
    Carnegie
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
    ID 18977
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon West to Elwood by bus, train and tram via 465, CRAIGIEBURN and 67

To get from Essendon West to Elwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram 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 67 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

78minA$5.30
Bus - 465
465
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 67
67
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
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 6767
    Wait for tram
    67
    Carnegie
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
    ID 18977
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Elwood

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Elwood, Melbourne is approximately 21.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Elwood by bus, train and tram, 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 Elwood, Melbourne

Elwood is located at Elwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ripponlea Railway Station/Glen Eira Rd (Ripponlea).

Bus stations close to Elwood:

  • Ripponlea Railway Station/Glen Eira Rd (Ripponlea)
  • Hotham Gr/Hotham St (Ripponlea)
  • Rippon Lea Historic Mansion/Hotham St (Elsternwick)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon West to Elwood by bus, train and tram via 465, CRAIGIEBURN and 67

To get from Essendon West to Elwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram 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 67 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

78minA$5.30
Bus - 465
465
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 67
67
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
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 6767
    Wait for tram
    67
    Carnegie
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Scott St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
    ID 18977
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 67.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 465, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 67.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to Elwood 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 one train line and one tram line till Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station near Elwood in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Elwood in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Essendon West to Elwood?

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

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