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 14 min.

134min
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
    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
    97 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 Chewton to Essendon by bus and train via 5, BENDIGO and 483

To get from Chewton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 483 bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St station to Essendon Station/Russell St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Bus - 5
5
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Bus - 483
483
Walk to Essendon
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
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunbury Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUY
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St
    ID 18758
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Moonee Ponds Interchange
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St
    ID 18773
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    90 m • 2 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 139.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 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.

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Alternative route from Chewton to Essendon by bus and train via 5, BENDIGO and 483

To get from Chewton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 483 bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St station to Essendon Station/Russell St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Bus - 5
5
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Bus - 483
483
Walk to Essendon
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
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunbury Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUY
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St
    ID 18758
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Moonee Ponds Interchange
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St
    ID 18773
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line BENDIGO, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line BENDIGO, Bus line 483.

  • 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 14 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Castlemaine station near Chewton to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St 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 14 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Castlemaine 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/Kennedy St station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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