How to get from California Gully to Essendon by bus and train?

From California Gully to Essendon by bus and train

To get from California Gully to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 52 bus from Oswald St/Bright St station to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl 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 4 min. The bus and train schedule from California Gully may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

184min
Walk to bus stationBus - 52
52
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Oswald St/Bright St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oswald St/Bright St
    ID 36025
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Bendigo Station (Via Arnold St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
    ID 40716
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bendigo Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BGO
    280 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
    135 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 California Gully to Essendon by bus and train via 53, BENDIGO and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from California Gully to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 53 bus from St Liborius Ps/Eaglehawk Rd station to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl 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 18 min. The bus and train schedule from California Gully may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

198min
Walk to bus stationBus - 53
53
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from St Liborius Ps/Eaglehawk Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Liborius Ps/Eaglehawk Rd
    ID 35976
    910 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Bendigo Station (Via Eaglehawk Rd)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
    ID 40644
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bendigo Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BGO
    270 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
    135 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 California Gully to Essendon

The distance between California Gully, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 177.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from California Gully 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 California Gully to Essendon

To check the bus and train schedule from California Gully to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (California Gully) 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 California Gully to Essendon by bus and train via 53, BENDIGO and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from California Gully to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 53 bus from St Liborius Ps/Eaglehawk Rd station to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl 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 18 min. The bus and train schedule from California Gully may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

198min
Walk to bus stationBus - 53
53
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from St Liborius Ps/Eaglehawk Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Liborius Ps/Eaglehawk Rd
    ID 35976
    910 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Bendigo Station (Via Eaglehawk Rd)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
    ID 40644
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bendigo Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BGO
    270 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
    135 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 California Gully to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line 52, Train line BENDIGO, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from California Gully to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 53, Train line BENDIGO, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between California Gully 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 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from California Gully to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 52 bus line goes from Oswald St/Bright St station near California Gully to Bendigo Station (Via Arnold St) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bendigo Station (Via Arnold St) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between California Gully and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 52 bus from the Oswald St/Bright St stop near California Gully in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bendigo Station (Via Arnold St) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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