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

By bus and train

To get from Werribee to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 166 bus from Rosella Ave/Heaths Rd (Hoppers Crossing) station to Wyndham Vale Station/Armstrong Rd (Manor Lakes) 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 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

86minA$5.30
Bus - 166
166
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Rosella Ave/Heaths Rd (Hoppers Crossing)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Werribee
  • 2
    Bus - 166166
    Wait for bus
    166
    Wyndham Vale Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wyndham Vale Station/Armstrong Rd (Manor Lakes)
    ID 50267
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wyndham Vale
    140 m • 2 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
    37 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 181, WERRIBEE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Werribee to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 181 bus from Rosella Ave/Heaths Rd (Hoppers Crossing) station to Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd (Hoppers Crossing) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Bus - 181
181
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Rosella Ave/Heaths Rd (Hoppers Crossing)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Werribee
  • 2
    Bus - 181181
    Wait for bus
    181
    Hoppers Crossing Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd (Hoppers Crossing)
    ID 20956
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hoppers Crossing
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    39 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 Werribee to Essendon

The distance between Werribee, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 56.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Werribee 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 Werribee

Werribee is located at Werribee, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Rosella Ave/Heaths Rd (Hoppers Crossing).

Train stations close to Werribee:

  • Werribee
  • Hoppers Crossing

Bus stations close to Werribee:

  • Rosella Ave/Heaths Rd (Hoppers Crossing)
  • Doris Dr/Heaths Rd (Hoppers Crossing)
  • William Wright Wynd/Westmill Dr (Hoppers Crossing)

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 181, WERRIBEE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Werribee to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 181 bus from Rosella Ave/Heaths Rd (Hoppers Crossing) station to Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd (Hoppers Crossing) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Bus - 181
181
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Rosella Ave/Heaths Rd (Hoppers Crossing)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Werribee
  • 2
    Bus - 181181
    Wait for bus
    181
    Hoppers Crossing Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd (Hoppers Crossing)
    ID 20956
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hoppers Crossing
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    39 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 Werribee to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 166, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 181, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Werribee 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 26 min.

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

    The 166 bus line goes from Wyndham Vale Station station near Werribee to Wyndham Vale Station/Armstrong Rd (Manor Lakes) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Wyndham Vale Station/Armstrong Rd (Manor Lakes) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Werribee and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 166 bus from the Wyndham Vale Station stop near Werribee in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Wyndham Vale Station/Armstrong Rd (Manor Lakes) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Werribee to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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