How to get from Heidelberg West to Essendon by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Heidelberg West to Essendon in Melbourne: take the 903 bus from Southern Rd/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Southern Rd/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heidelberg West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 250 and 510

To get from Heidelberg West to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 250 bus from Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West) station to Victoria Rd/Darebin Rd (Thornbury) station. Next, take the 510 bus from Victoria Rd/Darebin Rd (Thornbury) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

51minA$5.30
Bus - 250
250
Bus - 510
510
Leaves from Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heidelberg West
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rd/Darebin Rd (Thornbury)
    ID 686
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Heidelberg West to Essendon

The distance between Heidelberg West, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 17.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heidelberg West to Essendon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Heidelberg West

Heidelberg West is located at Heidelberg West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West).

Train stations close to Heidelberg West:

  • Heidelberg
  • Rosanna

Bus stations close to Heidelberg West:

  • Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)
  • Southern Rd/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)
  • Oriel Rd/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West)

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 by bus via 250 and 510

To get from Heidelberg West to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 250 bus from Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West) station to Victoria Rd/Darebin Rd (Thornbury) station. Next, take the 510 bus from Victoria Rd/Darebin Rd (Thornbury) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

51minA$5.30
Bus - 250
250
Bus - 510
510
Leaves from Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heidelberg West
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rd/Darebin Rd (Thornbury)
    ID 686
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 510.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Heidelberg West to Essendon in Melbourne in 48 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Altona station near Heidelberg West to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Heidelberg West and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 48 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Altona stop near Heidelberg West in Melbourne.

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

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

  • When is the last bus from Heidelberg West to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Heidelberg West to Essendon in Melbourne is the Mordialloc - Altona line. It leaves the Southern Rd/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West) stop at 19:06.

  • How much is the bus fare from Heidelberg West to Essendon?

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

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