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

From Chewton to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Chewton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Pitman St/Main Rd station to Castlemaine Railway 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 2 hr 18 min. The bus and train schedule from Chewton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

138min
Bus - 5
5
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Pitman St/Main Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chewton
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St
    ID 35588
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CME
    10 m • 1 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
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    250 m • 4 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 Chewton to Essendon

The distance between Chewton, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 139.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chewton 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 timetable from Chewton to Essendon

To check the bus and train timetable from Chewton to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chewton) 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line BENDIGO, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chewton 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 18 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St station near Chewton to Castlemaine Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Castlemaine Railway Station station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Chewton and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St stop near Chewton in Melbourne.

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

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

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