How to get from Ballarat East to Essendon by bus and train?

From Ballarat East to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Ballarat East to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COACH bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG 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 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Ballarat East may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

217min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    640 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    51 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
    Mordialloc Sc
  • 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 Ballarat East to Essendon

The distance between Ballarat East, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 173.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 217 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat East 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 Ballarat East to Essendon

To check the bus and train timetable from Ballarat East to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ballarat East) 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 Ballarat East to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 217 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line GEELONG, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ballarat East 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 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ballarat East to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The COACH bus line goes from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station near Ballarat East to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Geelong Station/Railway Tce station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Ballarat East and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the COACH bus from the Ballarat Station/Lydiard St stop near Ballarat East in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Geelong Station/Railway Tce stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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