How to get from North Bendigo to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from North Bendigo to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 50 bus from Bendigo Base Hospital/Lucan St (Bendigo) station to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) 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 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

215minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 50
50
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Bendigo Base Hospital/Lucan St (Bendigo)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bendigo Base Hospital/Lucan St (Bendigo)
    ID 36074
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Bendigo Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)
    ID 374286
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bendigo
    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
    130 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 52, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from North Bendigo to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 52 bus from Bendigo Health/Arnold St (Bendigo) station to Canterbury Park/Sailors Gully Rd (Eaglehawk) 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 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

202minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 52
52
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Bendigo Health/Arnold St (Bendigo)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bendigo Health/Arnold St (Bendigo)
    ID 51680
    380 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Eaglehawk
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canterbury Park/Sailors Gully Rd (Eaglehawk)
    ID 35973
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eaglehawk
    440 m • 6 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
    144 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
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Public transport directions from North Bendigo to Essendon

The distance between North Bendigo, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 173.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Bendigo 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 North Bendigo

North Bendigo is located at North Bendigo, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bakewell St/Weeroona Ave (North Bendigo).

Bus stations close to North Bendigo:

  • Bakewell St/Weeroona Ave (North Bendigo)
  • Bakewell St/Weeroona Ave (Bendigo)
  • Water St/Bridge St (Bendigo)

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 52, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from North Bendigo to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 52 bus from Bendigo Health/Arnold St (Bendigo) station to Canterbury Park/Sailors Gully Rd (Eaglehawk) 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 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

202minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 52
52
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Bendigo Health/Arnold St (Bendigo)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bendigo Health/Arnold St (Bendigo)
    ID 51680
    380 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Eaglehawk
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canterbury Park/Sailors Gully Rd (Eaglehawk)
    ID 35973
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eaglehawk
    440 m • 6 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
    144 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Bendigo to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Bendigo to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 202 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Bendigo 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 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Bendigo to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 50 bus line goes from Bendigo Base Hospital/Lucan St (Bendigo) station near North Bendigo to Bendigo Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bendigo Station station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between North Bendigo and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the 50 bus from the Bendigo Base Hospital/Lucan St (Bendigo) stop near North Bendigo in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from North Bendigo to Essendon?

    The ride from North Bendigo to Essendon costs A$13.84.

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