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 10 bus from Lydiard St/Landsborough St station to Doveton Cres/Lydiard 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 9 min.

129min
Walk to bus stationBus - 10
10
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 - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Ballarat Station (Via Wendouree)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N
    ID 35278
    10 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
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    92 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
    Broadmeadows
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ballarat North to Essendon by bus and train via 10, BALLARAT and 903

To get from Ballarat North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 10 bus from Lydiard St/Landsborough St station to Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N 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 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus stationBus - 10
10
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
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 - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Ballarat Station (Via Wendouree)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N
    ID 35278
    10 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 Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    76 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 Ballarat North to Essendon

The distance between Ballarat North, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 123.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 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.

Public transport stations close to Ballarat North

Ballarat North is located at Ballarat North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Landsborough St/Havelock St.

Train stations close to Ballarat North:

  • Ballarat Railway Station
  • Wendouree Railway Station

Bus stations close to Ballarat North:

  • Landsborough St/Havelock St
  • Havelock St/Norman St
  • Norman St/Doveton St N

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St.

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Railway Station

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St
  • Buckley St/Mt Alexander Rd
  • Essendon Station/Rose St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ballarat North to Essendon by bus and train via 10, BALLARAT and 903

To get from Ballarat North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 10 bus from Lydiard St/Landsborough St station to Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N 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 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus stationBus - 10
10
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
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 - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Ballarat Station (Via Wendouree)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N
    ID 35278
    10 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 Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    76 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 Ballarat North to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 10, Train line BALLARAT, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 10, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line 903.

  • 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 9 min.

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

    The 10 bus line goes from Lydiard St/Landsborough St station near Ballarat North to Ballarat Station (Via Wendouree) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Station (Via Wendouree) 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 9 min.

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

    Get on the 10 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 (Via Wendouree) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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