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

From Blampied to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Blampied to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Hotel/Midland Hwy station to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BENDIGO 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 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Blampied may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

186min
Bus - COACH
COACH
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Hotel/Midland Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Blampied
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Castlemaine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
    ID 16231
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CME
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    103 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 Blampied to Essendon by bus and train via COACH, BENDIGO and 472

To get from Blampied to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COACH bus from Hotel/Midland Hwy station to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BENDIGO train and finally take the 472 bus from Hopkins St/Leeds St station to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Blampied may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

204min
Bus - COACH
COACH
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Bus - 472
472
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Hotel/Midland Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Blampied
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Castlemaine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
    ID 16231
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CME
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hopkins St/Leeds St
    ID 40399
    320 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd
    ID 18777
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    1.46 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Blampied to Essendon

The distance between Blampied, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 182.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blampied 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 Blampied to Essendon

To check the bus and train schedule from Blampied to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Blampied) 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 Blampied to Essendon by bus and train via COACH, BENDIGO and 472

To get from Blampied to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COACH bus from Hotel/Midland Hwy station to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BENDIGO train and finally take the 472 bus from Hopkins St/Leeds St station to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Blampied may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

204min
Bus - COACH
COACH
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Bus - 472
472
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Hotel/Midland Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Blampied
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Castlemaine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
    ID 16231
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CME
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hopkins St/Leeds St
    ID 40399
    320 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd
    ID 18777
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    1.46 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line BENDIGO, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 204 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line BENDIGO, Bus line 472.

  • Is there a direct bus between Blampied 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 6 min.

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

    The COACH bus line goes from Castlemaine Station station near Blampied to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Blampied and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the COACH bus from the Castlemaine Station stop near Blampied in Melbourne.

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

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

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