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

From Bellbrae to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Bellbrae to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 53 bus from Merrijig Dr/Surf Coast Hwy station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG 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 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Bellbrae may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

128min
Bus - 53
53
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Merrijig Dr/Surf Coast Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bellbrae
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 45539
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    54 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 Bellbrae to Essendon by bus and train via 53, GEELONG and 903

To get from Bellbrae to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 53 bus from Merrijig Dr/Surf Coast Hwy station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the 903 bus from Corio St/Hampshire Rd station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Bellbrae may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

136min
Bus - 53
53
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Merrijig Dr/Surf Coast Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bellbrae
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 45539
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corio St/Hampshire Rd
    ID 2531
    210 m • 3 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
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bellbrae to Essendon

The distance between Bellbrae, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 107.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bellbrae 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 schedule from Bellbrae to Essendon

To check the bus and train schedule from Bellbrae to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bellbrae) 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bellbrae to Essendon by bus and train via 53, GEELONG and 903

To get from Bellbrae to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 53 bus from Merrijig Dr/Surf Coast Hwy station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the 903 bus from Corio St/Hampshire Rd station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Bellbrae may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

136min
Bus - 53
53
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Merrijig Dr/Surf Coast Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bellbrae
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 45539
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corio St/Hampshire Rd
    ID 2531
    210 m • 3 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
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 53, Train line GEELONG, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 53, Train line GEELONG, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bellbrae 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 8 min.

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

    The 53 bus line goes from Geelong Station station near Bellbrae to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Geelong Station/Railway Tce station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Bellbrae and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 53 bus from the Geelong Station stop near Bellbrae in Melbourne.

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

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

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