How to get from East Geelong to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from East Geelong to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 60 bus from Philpott St/Ryrie St (Geelong) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 903 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

117minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Philpott St/Ryrie St (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philpott St/Ryrie St (Geelong)
    ID 45416
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40947
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 60, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from East Geelong to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 60 bus from Philpott St/Ryrie St (Geelong) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

133minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Philpott St/Ryrie St (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philpott St/Ryrie St (Geelong)
    ID 45416
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Geelong to Essendon

The distance between East Geelong, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 87.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Geelong to Essendon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to East Geelong

East Geelong is located at East Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bendle St/Boundary Rd (East Geelong).

Train stations close to East Geelong:

  • South Geelong

Bus stations close to East Geelong:

  • Bendle St/Boundary Rd (East Geelong)
  • Boundary Rd/Myers St (East Geelong)
  • Humble St/Ormond Rd (East Geelong)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 60, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from East Geelong to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 60 bus from Philpott St/Ryrie St (Geelong) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

133minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Philpott St/Ryrie St (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philpott St/Ryrie St (Geelong)
    ID 45416
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Geelong to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 903.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Geelong to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Geelong and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Geelong to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 60 bus line goes from Philpott St/Ryrie St (Geelong) station near East Geelong to Geelong Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Geelong Station station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between East Geelong and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the 60 bus from the Philpott St/Ryrie St (Geelong) stop near East Geelong in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Geelong Station stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from East Geelong to Essendon?

    The ride from East Geelong to Essendon costs A$8.54.

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