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

By bus and train

To get from Melton West to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 458 bus from Woodgrove Shopping Centre/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.

82min
Walk to bus stationBus - 458
458
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Woodgrove Shopping Centre/High St (Melton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodgrove Shopping Centre/High St (Melton)
    ID 50863
    230 m • 3 min
  • 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
    12 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 457, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Melton West to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 457 bus from Woodgrove Shopping Centre/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 24 min.

84min
Walk to bus stationBus - 457
457
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Woodgrove Shopping Centre/High St (Melton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodgrove Shopping Centre/High St (Melton)
    ID 50864
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 457457
    Wait for bus
    457
    Melton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368468
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melton
    50 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 West to Essendon

The distance between Melton West, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 49.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melton West 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 West

Melton West is located at Melton West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is High St/James Cook Dr (Melton West).

Train stations close to Melton West:

  • Melton

Bus stations close to Melton West:

  • High St/James Cook Dr (Melton West)
  • West Melton Tennis Club/James Cook Dr (Melton West)
  • Barries Rd/Coburns Rd (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 457, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Melton West to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 457 bus from Woodgrove Shopping Centre/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 24 min.

84min
Walk to bus stationBus - 457
457
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Woodgrove Shopping Centre/High St (Melton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodgrove Shopping Centre/High St (Melton)
    ID 50864
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 457457
    Wait for bus
    457
    Melton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368468
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melton
    50 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 West 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 West to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 457, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

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

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

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

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

    Get on the 458 bus from the Woodgrove Shopping Centre/High St (Melton) stop near Melton West in Melbourne.

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

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

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