How to get from Hamilton to Essendon by bus and train?
From Hamilton to Essendon by bus and train
To get from Hamilton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$23.50.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationHamilton
- 2Wait for busMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMelbourne
- 3Ride to bus stationBallarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)ID 82140 min
- 4Walk to train stationBallarat Station90 m • 2 min
- 5Wait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONMelbourne
- 6Ride to train stationSouthern Cross87 min
- 7Wait for trainCRAIGIEBURNCraigieburn
- 8Ride to train stationEssendon13 min
Alternative route from Hamilton to Essendon by bus and train via MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 903
To get from Hamilton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON 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 5 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationHamilton
- 2Wait for busMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMelbourne
- 3Ride to bus stationBallarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)ID 82140 min
- 4Walk to train stationBallarat Station90 m • 2 min
- 5Wait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONMelbourne
- 6Ride to train stationSunshine71 min
- 7Walk to bus stationSunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)ID 40947110 m • 2 min
- 8Wait for bus903Mordialloc
- 9Ride to bus stationEssendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)ID 5177138 min
- 10Walk toEssendon140 m • 2 min
Public transport directions from Hamilton to Essendon
Public transport stations close to Hamilton
Hamilton is located at Hamilton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hamilton Town Centre/Brown St (Hamilton).
Bus stations close to Hamilton:
- Hamilton Town Centre/Brown St (Hamilton)
- Brown St/French St (Hamilton)
- Botanical Gardens/Martin St (Hamilton)
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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- Airport West to Essendon
- Altona Meadows to Essendon
- Ascot Vale to Essendon
- Avondale Heights to Essendon
- Baxter to Essendon
- Caroline Springs to Essendon
- Deer Park to Essendon
- Diamond Creek to Essendon
- Doreen to Essendon
- Eltham to Essendon
- Fairfield to Essendon
- Footscray to Essendon
- Forest Hill to Essendon
- Heidelberg Heights to Essendon
- Jacana to Essendon
- Kings Park to Essendon
- Mount Eliza to Essendon
- Narre Warren to Essendon
- Pascoe Vale to Essendon
- Preston to Essendon
Alternative route from Hamilton to Essendon by bus and train via MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 903
To get from Hamilton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON 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 5 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationHamilton
- 2Wait for busMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMelbourne
- 3Ride to bus stationBallarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)ID 82140 min
- 4Walk to train stationBallarat Station90 m • 2 min
- 5Wait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONMelbourne
- 6Ride to train stationSunshine71 min
- 7Walk to bus stationSunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)ID 40947110 m • 2 min
- 8Wait for bus903Mordialloc
- 9Ride to bus stationEssendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)ID 5177138 min
- 10Walk toEssendon140 m • 2 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Essendon?
The fastest way takes 282 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.
What is the alternative route to get from Hamilton to Essendon?
The alternative route takes 301 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 903.
Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Essendon in Melbourne?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 42 min.
Which bus line goes from Hamilton to Essendon in Melbourne?
The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Hamilton to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Essendon in Melbourne
How long does it take to travel from Hamilton to Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train?
The total travel time between Hamilton and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 42 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Hamilton to get to Essendon in Melbourne?
Get on the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Hamilton in Melbourne.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hamilton and Essendon in Melbourne?
Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.
How much is the bus fare from Hamilton to Essendon?
The ride from Hamilton to Essendon costs A$23.50.