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

From Allansford to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Allansford to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 3 bus from Anchor Point/Aberline Rd station to Deakin University/Cafeteria Lane station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 300 min. The bus and train schedule from Allansford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

300min
Walk to bus stationBus - 3
3
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Anchor Point/Aberline Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anchor Point/Aberline Rd
    ID 47091
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Deakin University
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deakin University/Cafeteria Lane
    ID 36578
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sherwood Park Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SDP
    740 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    196 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    350 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Allansford to Essendon by bus and train via 4, GEELONG and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Allansford to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 4 bus from Mckiernan Rd/Caroville Dr station to Archie Graham Centre/Timor St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min. The bus and train schedule from Allansford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

294min
Walk to bus stationBus - 4
4
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Mckiernan Rd/Caroville Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mckiernan Rd/Caroville Dr
    ID 47368
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Warrnambool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archie Graham Centre/Timor St
    ID 47321
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Warrnambool Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WBL
    830 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    201 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    350 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Allansford to Essendon

The distance between Allansford, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 282.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 300 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Allansford to Essendon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Allansford to Essendon

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Allansford to Essendon by bus and train via 4, GEELONG and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Allansford to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 4 bus from Mckiernan Rd/Caroville Dr station to Archie Graham Centre/Timor St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min. The bus and train schedule from Allansford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

294min
Walk to bus stationBus - 4
4
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Mckiernan Rd/Caroville Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mckiernan Rd/Caroville Dr
    ID 47368
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Warrnambool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archie Graham Centre/Timor St
    ID 47321
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Warrnambool Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WBL
    830 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    201 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    350 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 300 minutes, using Bus line 3, Train line GEELONG, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 294 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line GEELONG, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 300 min.

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

    The 3 bus line goes from Anchor Point/Aberline Rd station near Allansford to Deakin University station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Deakin University station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Allansford and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 300 min.

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

    Get on the 3 bus from the Anchor Point/Aberline Rd stop near Allansford in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Deakin University station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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