How to get from Alberton to Essendon by bus?

Alberton to Essendon - Bus Timetable

The COACH bus from Alberton to Essendon runs from 06:32 to 15:14, with departures every 1 hr 20 min-4 hr. The journey takes about 4 hr 23 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Alberton to Essendon by bus

To get from Alberton to Essendon in Melbourne, take the COACH bus from Alberton Store/South Gippsland Hwy station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN from Flagstaff Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$32.00. The bus schedule from Alberton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

263minA$32.00
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Alberton Store/South Gippsland Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alberton Store/South Gippsland Hwy
    ID 17364
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    229 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Flagstaff Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FGS
    670 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn Via City Loop
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Alberton to Essendon by bus and tram

To get from Alberton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the COACH bus from Alberton Store/South Gippsland Hwy station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 35 tram and finally take the 59 tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 station to Fletcher St/Napier St #41 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$37.30. The bus schedule from Alberton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

286minA$37.30
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Tram - 35
35
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Alberton Store/South Gippsland Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alberton Store/South Gippsland Hwy
    ID 17364
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    229 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Spencer St/La Trobe St #1
    ID 46864
    390 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3535
    Wait for tram
    35
    Clockwise
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Melbourne Central Station/La Trobe St #5
    ID 18045
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5
    ID 17854
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Fletcher St/Napier St #41
    ID 19657
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alberton to Essendon

The distance between Alberton, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 244.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 263 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alberton to Essendon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from Alberton to Essendon

To check the bus timetable from Alberton to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alberton) and destination (Essendon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus timetables.

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From Alberton to Essendon by bus and tram

To get from Alberton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the COACH bus from Alberton Store/South Gippsland Hwy station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 35 tram and finally take the 59 tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 station to Fletcher St/Napier St #41 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$37.30. The bus schedule from Alberton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

286minA$37.30
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Tram - 35
35
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Alberton Store/South Gippsland Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alberton Store/South Gippsland Hwy
    ID 17364
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    229 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Spencer St/La Trobe St #1
    ID 46864
    390 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3535
    Wait for tram
    35
    Clockwise
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Melbourne Central Station/La Trobe St #5
    ID 18045
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5
    ID 17854
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Fletcher St/Napier St #41
    ID 19657
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 263 minutes, using Bus line COACH,.

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

    The alternative route takes 286 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Tram line 35, Tram line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 23 min.

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

    The COACH bus line goes from Alberton Store/South Gippsland Hwy station near Alberton to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. From there you’ll have to take till Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Alberton and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 4 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the COACH bus from the Alberton Store/South Gippsland Hwy stop near Alberton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus fare from Alberton to Essendon?

    The ride from Alberton to Essendon costs A$32.00.

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