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

From Harcourt to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Harcourt to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT bus from Market St/Calder Hwy (Harcourt) station to Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY 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 29 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

149minA$8.54
Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Market St/Calder Hwy (Harcourt)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harcourt
  • 2
    Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARATBENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Geelong
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 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
    98 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Harcourt to Essendon by bus and train via BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 476

To get from Harcourt to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT bus from Market St/Calder Hwy (Harcourt) station to Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the 476 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

169minA$16.00
Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 476
476
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Market St/Calder Hwy (Harcourt)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harcourt
  • 2
    Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARATBENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Geelong
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 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
    Watergardens
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21130
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    64 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Harcourt to Essendon

The distance between Harcourt, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 142.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harcourt 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 Harcourt

Harcourt is located at Harcourt, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Market St/Calder Hwy (Harcourt).

Bus stations close to Harcourt:

  • Market St/Calder Hwy (Harcourt)
  • Coolstore Rd/Midland Hwy (Harcourt)

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 from Harcourt to Essendon by bus and train via BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 476

To get from Harcourt to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT bus from Market St/Calder Hwy (Harcourt) station to Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the 476 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

169minA$16.00
Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 476
476
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Market St/Calder Hwy (Harcourt)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harcourt
  • 2
    Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARATBENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Geelong
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 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
    Watergardens
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21130
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    64 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 476.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

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

    The BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT bus line goes from Geelong station near Harcourt to Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Harcourt and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT bus from the Geelong stop near Harcourt in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Harcourt to Essendon costs A$8.54.

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