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

By bus and train

To get from Magpie to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 25 bus from Banyule Dr/Smythes Rd (Delacombe) station to Old Post Office/Sturt 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 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

140minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 25
25
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Banyule Dr/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Banyule Dr/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)
    ID 35562
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Post Office/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 35035
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    460 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    84 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 by bus and train via 25, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 903

To get from Magpie to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 25 bus from Banyule Dr/Smythes Rd (Delacombe) station to Old Post Office/Sturt 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 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

164minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 25
25
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Banyule Dr/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Banyule Dr/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)
    ID 35562
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Post Office/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 35035
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    460 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    67 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
    47 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 Magpie to Essendon

The distance between Magpie, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 128.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Magpie 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 Magpie

Magpie is located at Magpie, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Banyule Dr/Smythes Rd (Delacombe).

Bus stations close to Magpie:

  • Banyule Dr/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)
  • Bellview Ct/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)
  • Bupa Aged Care/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)

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)

Alternative route by bus and train via 25, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 903

To get from Magpie to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 25 bus from Banyule Dr/Smythes Rd (Delacombe) station to Old Post Office/Sturt 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 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

164minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 25
25
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Banyule Dr/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Banyule Dr/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)
    ID 35562
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Post Office/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 35035
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    460 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    67 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
    47 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 Magpie to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 25, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 25, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Magpie 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 20 min.

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

    The 25 bus line goes from Banyule Dr/Smythes Rd (Delacombe) station near Magpie to Ballarat Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Station station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Magpie and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 25 bus from the Banyule Dr/Smythes Rd (Delacombe) stop near Magpie in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Magpie to Essendon costs A$8.54.

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