How to get from Mount Clear to Essendon by bus and train?

From Mount Clear to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Mount Clear to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 21 bus from Damascus Sec Col/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear) station to Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) 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 3 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

207minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Damascus Sec Col/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Damascus Sec Col/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear)
    ID 35464
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
    ID 49020
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    340 m • 5 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
    88 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

Alternative route from Mount Clear to Essendon by bus and train via 21, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 903

To get from Mount Clear to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Damascus Sec Col/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear) station to Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) 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 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

217minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Damascus Sec Col/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Damascus Sec Col/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear)
    ID 35464
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
    ID 49020
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    340 m • 5 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
    72 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
    37 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 Mount Clear to Essendon

The distance between Mount Clear, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 129.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 207 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Clear 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 Mount Clear

Mount Clear is located at Mount Clear, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Damascus Sec Col/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear).

Bus stations close to Mount Clear:

  • Damascus Sec Col/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear)
  • Mount Clear Ps/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear)
  • Midvale Sc/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • St Columba's College/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Mount Clear to Essendon by bus and train via 21, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 903

To get from Mount Clear to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Damascus Sec Col/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear) station to Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) 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 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

217minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Damascus Sec Col/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Damascus Sec Col/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear)
    ID 35464
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
    ID 49020
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    340 m • 5 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
    72 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
    37 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 Mount Clear to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 207 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mount Clear to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 217 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mount Clear 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 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mount Clear to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 21 bus line goes from Damascus Sec Col/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear) station near Mount Clear 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 Mount Clear to Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Mount Clear and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 21 bus from the Damascus Sec Col/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear) stop near Mount Clear in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Mount Clear to Essendon costs A$13.84.