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

From Ardeer to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Ardeer to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 426 bus from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station to Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 426
426
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 1433
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion)
    ID 1698
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Albion
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ardeer to Essendon by bus and train via 456, SUNBURY and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Ardeer to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 456 bus from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station to Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 456
456
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 1433
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion)
    ID 1698
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Albion
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ardeer to Essendon

The distance between Ardeer, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 20.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ardeer 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 Ardeer

Ardeer is located at Ardeer, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer).

Train stations close to Ardeer:

  • Albion
  • Deer Park
  • Ginifer

Bus stations close to Ardeer:

  • Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Chatsworth Ave/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Sunshine Mosque/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

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)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ardeer to Essendon by bus and train via 456, SUNBURY and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Ardeer to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 456 bus from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station to Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 456
456
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 1433
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion)
    ID 1698
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Albion
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 426, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 456, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

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

    The 426 bus line goes from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station near Ardeer to Sunshine Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Sunshine Station station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ardeer and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the 426 bus from the Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) stop near Ardeer in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Ardeer to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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