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

By bus and train

To get from Melton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 458 bus from Alexandra St/High St (Melton) station to Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Bus - 458
458
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Alexandra St/High St (Melton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melton
  • 2
    Bus - 458458
    Wait for bus
    458
    Melton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368467
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melton
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    39 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 455, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Melton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 455 bus from Alexandra St/High St (Melton) station to Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 455
455
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Alexandra St/High St (Melton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alexandra St/High St (Melton)
    ID 6651
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 455455
    Wait for bus
    455
    Melton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368605
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melton
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    39 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melton to Essendon

The distance between Melton, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 50.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melton 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 Melton

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

Train stations close to Melton:

  • Cobblebank
  • Melton

Bus stations close to Melton:

  • Alexandra St/High St (Melton)
  • High St/Station Rd (Melton)
  • Alexandra St/Unitt St (Melton)

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 and train via 455, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Melton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 455 bus from Alexandra St/High St (Melton) station to Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 455
455
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Alexandra St/High St (Melton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alexandra St/High St (Melton)
    ID 6651
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 455455
    Wait for bus
    455
    Melton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368605
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melton
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    39 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 458, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 455, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

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

    The 458 bus line goes from Melton Station station near Melton to Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melton and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 458 bus from the Melton Station stop near Melton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Melton to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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