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

From Horsham to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Horsham to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

274minA$21.30
Walk to bus stationBus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)
    ID 17827
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    153 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 Horsham to Essendon by bus and train via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 903

To get from Horsham to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT 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 4 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

292minA$37.30
Walk to bus stationBus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)
    ID 17827
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    136 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
    44 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 Horsham to Essendon

The distance between Horsham, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 310.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 274 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Horsham 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 Horsham

Horsham is located at Horsham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bolton St/Ocallaghans Pde (Horsham).

Train stations close to Horsham:

  • Horsham

Bus stations close to Horsham:

  • Bolton St/Ocallaghans Pde (Horsham)
  • Cameron St/Urquhart St (Horsham)
  • Horsham Aquatic Centre/Urquhart St (Horsham)

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 Horsham to Essendon by bus and train via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 903

To get from Horsham to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT 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 4 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

292minA$37.30
Walk to bus stationBus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)
    ID 17827
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    136 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
    44 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 Horsham to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 274 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 292 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Horsham 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 34 min.

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

    The NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus line goes from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham) station near Horsham 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 Horsham to Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Horsham and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from the Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham) stop near Horsham in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Horsham to Essendon costs A$21.30.

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