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

From Avoca to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Avoca to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT 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 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Avoca
  • 2
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Bendigo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    87 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 Avoca to Essendon by bus and train via BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH, BALLARAT and 903

To get from Avoca to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy 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.

215min
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Avoca
  • 2
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Bendigo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 40947
    210 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd
    ID 51771
    39 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 Avoca to Essendon

The distance between Avoca, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 193.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Avoca to Essendon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Avoca to Essendon by bus and train via BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH, BALLARAT and 903

To get from Avoca to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy 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.

215min
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Avoca
  • 2
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Bendigo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 40947
    210 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd
    ID 51771
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH, Train line BALLARAT, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

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

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

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

    The BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus line goes from Bendigo station near Avoca to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Avoca and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from the Bendigo stop near Avoca in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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