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

By bus and train

To get from Grantville to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Pier Rd/Bass Hwy (Grantville) station to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

185minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Pier Rd/Bass Hwy (Grantville)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pier Rd/Bass Hwy (Grantville)
    ID 17368
    1.16 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 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 Grantville to Essendon

The distance between Grantville, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 111.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grantville 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 Grantville

Grantville is located at Grantville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deep Creek St/Bass Hwy (Grantville).

Bus stations close to Grantville:

  • Deep Creek St/Bass Hwy (Grantville)

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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 5 min.

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

    The COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus line goes from Pier Rd/Bass Hwy (Grantville) station near Grantville to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Melbourne station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Grantville and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from the Pier Rd/Bass Hwy (Grantville) stop near Grantville in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Grantville to Essendon costs A$13.84.

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