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

By bus and train

To get from Alexandra to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the SEYMOUR - ALEXANDRA VIA YEA bus from Bayley St/Nihil St (Alexandra) station to Seymour Railway Station (Seymour) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Broadmeadows station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to bus stationBus - SEYMOUR - ALEXANDRA VIA YEA
SEYMOUR - ALEXANDRA VIA YEA
Train - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Bayley St/Nihil St (Alexandra)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bayley St/Nihil St (Alexandra)
    ID 44822
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - SEYMOUR - ALEXANDRA VIA YEASEYMOUR - ALEXANDRA VIA YEA
    Wait for bus
    SEYMOUR - ALEXANDRA VIA YEA
    Seymour
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seymour Railway Station (Seymour)
    ID 17191
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Seymour
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOURSHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Wait for train
    SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    65 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alexandra to Essendon

The distance between Alexandra, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 160.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandra to Essendon 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 Alexandra

Alexandra is located at Alexandra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bayley St/Nihil St (Alexandra).

Bus stations close to Alexandra:

  • Bayley St/Nihil St (Alexandra)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line SEYMOUR - ALEXANDRA VIA YEA, Bus line SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

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

    The SEYMOUR - ALEXANDRA VIA YEA bus line goes from Bayley St/Nihil St (Alexandra) station near Alexandra to Seymour station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Seymour station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Alexandra and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the SEYMOUR - ALEXANDRA VIA YEA bus from the Bayley St/Nihil St (Alexandra) stop near Alexandra in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Seymour station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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