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

From Alma to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Alma to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the 903 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The bus and train schedule from Alma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

215min
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alma
  • 2
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 40947
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Oakleigh Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd
    ID 51771
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alma to Essendon

The distance between Alma, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 179.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alma 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 timetable from Alma to Essendon

To check the bus and train timetable from Alma to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alma) 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 35 min.

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

    The BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus line goes from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station near Alma to Ballarat Railway Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ballarat Railway Station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Alma and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from the Ballarat Station/Lydiard St stop near Alma in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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