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

By bus and train

To get from Newstead to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus from Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy (Newstead) station to Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

157minA$8.54
Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy (Newstead)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newstead
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINEMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    103 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 by bus and train via MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 472

To get from Newstead to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus from Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy (Newstead) station to Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train and finally take the 472 bus from Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray) station to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

171minA$8.54
Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 472
472
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy (Newstead)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newstead
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINEMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 40399
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 18777
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    1.46 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newstead to Essendon

The distance between Newstead, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 158.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newstead 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 Newstead

Newstead is located at Newstead, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Railway Hotel/Creswick - Newstead Rd (Newstead).

Bus stations close to Newstead:

  • Railway Hotel/Creswick - Newstead Rd (Newstead)
  • Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy (Newstead)

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 by bus and train via MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 472

To get from Newstead to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus from Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy (Newstead) station to Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train and finally take the 472 bus from Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray) station to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

171minA$8.54
Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 472
472
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy (Newstead)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newstead
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINEMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 40399
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 18777
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    1.46 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 472.

  • Is there a direct bus between Newstead 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 37 min.

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

    The MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus line goes from Melbourne station near Newstead 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 Newstead to Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Newstead and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus from the Melbourne stop near Newstead in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Newstead to Essendon costs A$8.54.

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