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

From Nicholson to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Nicholson to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson) station to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

288minA$21.30
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nicholson
  • 2
    Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Wait for bus
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    228 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Nicholson to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Nicholson to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson) station to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 300 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

300minA$21.30
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nicholson
  • 2
    Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Wait for bus
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    228 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Nicholson to Essendon

The distance between Nicholson, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 293.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 288 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nicholson 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 Nicholson

Nicholson is located at Nicholson, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson).

Bus stations close to Nicholson:

  • General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
  • Retreat Hotel/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
  • Retreat Motel/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)

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

From Nicholson to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Nicholson to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson) station to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 300 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

300minA$21.30
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nicholson
  • 2
    Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Wait for bus
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    228 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 288 minutes, using Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 300 minutes, using Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nicholson 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 48 min.

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

    The MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus line goes from Melbourne station near Nicholson to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Nicholson and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from the Melbourne stop near Nicholson in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Nicholson to Essendon costs A$21.30.

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