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

From Ballarat North to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Ballarat North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 13 bus from Lydiard St/Landsborough St station to Ballarat Station 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 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus stationBus - 13
13
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Lydiard St/Landsborough St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lydiard St/Landsborough St
    ID 35062
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station
    ID 49020
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    330 m • 5 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
    89 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 Ballarat North to Essendon by bus and train via 10, BALLARAT and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Ballarat North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 10 bus from Lydiard St/Landsborough St station to Gregory St/Gillies St N 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 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Bus - 10
10
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Lydiard St/Landsborough St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ballarat North
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Lucas (Via Wendouree)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gregory St/Gillies St N
    ID 35101
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wendouree Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WED
    380 m • 5 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
    95 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 Ballarat North to Essendon

The distance between Ballarat North, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 124.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat North to Essendon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Ballarat North to Essendon by bus and train via 10, BALLARAT and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Ballarat North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 10 bus from Lydiard St/Landsborough St station to Gregory St/Gillies St N 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 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Bus - 10
10
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Lydiard St/Landsborough St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ballarat North
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Lucas (Via Wendouree)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gregory St/Gillies St N
    ID 35101
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wendouree Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WED
    380 m • 5 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
    95 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 Ballarat North to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 13, Train line BALLARAT, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ballarat North to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 10, Train line BALLARAT, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

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

    The 13 bus line goes from Lydiard St/Landsborough St station near Ballarat North to Ballarat Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Station station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Ballarat North and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 13 bus from the Lydiard St/Landsborough St stop near Ballarat North in Melbourne.

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

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

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