How to get from Sunshine West to Essendon by bus?

From Sunshine West to Essendon by bus

To get from Sunshine West to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 420 bus from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

56minA$5.30
Bus - 420
420
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sunshine West
  • 2
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18763
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40947
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Sunshine West to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Sunshine West to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 420 bus from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station to Deer Park Station/Railway Pde (Deer Park) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

55minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 420
420
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    ID 47601
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Watergardens Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deer Park Station/Railway Pde (Deer Park)
    ID 28531
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deer Park
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    23 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 Sunshine West to Essendon

The distance between Sunshine West, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 19.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunshine 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 Sunshine West

Sunshine West is located at Sunshine West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Murray St/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine).

Train stations close to Sunshine West:

  • Albion
  • Deer Park
  • Sunshine

Bus stations close to Sunshine West:

  • Murray St/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine)
  • Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
  • Fitzgerald Rd/Glengala Rd (Sunshine West)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Salvation Army Church/Buckley St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Salvation Army Church/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • Raleigh St/Napier St (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

Related Routes

From Sunshine West to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Sunshine West to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 420 bus from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station to Deer Park Station/Railway Pde (Deer Park) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

55minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 420
420
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    ID 47601
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Watergardens Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deer Park Station/Railway Pde (Deer Park)
    ID 28531
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deer Park
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    23 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 Sunshine West to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 420, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 420, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

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

    The 420 bus line goes from Sunshine Station station near Sunshine West to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Sunshine West and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 56 min.

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

    Get on the 420 bus from the Sunshine Station stop near Sunshine West in Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

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