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

From Gisborne to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Gisborne to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the 73 bus from Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St (Gisborne) station to Station Rd/Early St (New Gisborne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$16.00. The bus and train schedule from Gisborne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

104minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 73
73
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
CRAIGIEBURN
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St (Gisborne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St (Gisborne)
    ID 41708
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Gisborne Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Rd/Early St (New Gisborne)
    ID 28779
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gisborne
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:SSS
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    CRAIGIEBURNMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:ESD
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gisborne to Essendon by bus and train via 73, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 483

To get from Gisborne to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 73 bus from Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St (Gisborne) station to Station Rd/Early St (New Gisborne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the 483 bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$16.00. The bus and train schedule from Gisborne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

110minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 73
73
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 483
483
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St (Gisborne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St (Gisborne)
    ID 41708
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Gisborne Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Rd/Early St (New Gisborne)
    ID 28779
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gisborne
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunbury
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 18758
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 18773
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    70 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gisborne to Essendon

The distance between Gisborne, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 77.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gisborne 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 Gisborne to Essendon

To check the bus and train schedule from Gisborne to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gisborne) 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 Gisborne to Essendon by bus and train via 73, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 483

To get from Gisborne to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 73 bus from Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St (Gisborne) station to Station Rd/Early St (New Gisborne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the 483 bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$16.00. The bus and train schedule from Gisborne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

110minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 73
73
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 483
483
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St (Gisborne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St (Gisborne)
    ID 41708
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Gisborne Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Rd/Early St (New Gisborne)
    ID 28779
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gisborne
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunbury
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 18758
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 18773
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    70 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 73, Train line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY,.

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

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 73, Train line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 483.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

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

    The 73 bus line goes from Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St (Gisborne) station near Gisborne to Gisborne Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Gisborne Station station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Gisborne and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the 73 bus from the Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St (Gisborne) stop near Gisborne in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Gisborne to Essendon?

    The ride from Gisborne to Essendon costs A$16.00.

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