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

By bus and train

To get from Geelong to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 55 bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool 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 39 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

99minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 55
55
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45326
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    3 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 43, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 903

To get from Geelong to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 43 bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

101minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 43
43
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45326
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    210 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
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Public transport directions from Geelong to Essendon

The distance between Geelong, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 84.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 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 Geelong

Geelong is located at Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deakin University City Campus/Brougham St (Geelong).

Train stations close to Geelong:

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Geelong:

  • Deakin University City Campus/Brougham St (Geelong)
  • Deakin University Waterfront Campus/Brougham St (Geelong)
  • Moorabool St/Malop St (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 43, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 903

To get from Geelong to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 43 bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

101minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 43
43
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45326
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    210 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between 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 39 min.

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

    The 55 bus line goes from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) station near 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 Geelong to Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Geelong and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 55 bus from the Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) stop near Geelong in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 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 Geelong to Essendon?

    The ride from Geelong to Essendon costs A$8.54.

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