How to get from Point Lonsdale to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Point Lonsdale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 56 bus from Point Lonsdale Town Centre/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG 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 - 56
56
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Point Lonsdale Town Centre/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Point Lonsdale Town Centre/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)
    ID 30373
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    60 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 56, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 903

To get from Point Lonsdale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56 bus from Point Lonsdale Town Centre/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

157minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Point Lonsdale Town Centre/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Point Lonsdale Town Centre/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)
    ID 30373
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    44 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
    42 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 Point Lonsdale to Essendon

The distance between Point Lonsdale, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 122.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Point Lonsdale 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 Point Lonsdale

Point Lonsdale is located at Point Lonsdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ocean Rd/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale).

Bus stations close to Point Lonsdale:

  • Ocean Rd/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)
  • Point Lonsdale Town Centre/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)
  • Lonsdale St/Ocean Rd (Point Lonsdale)

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 56, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 903

To get from Point Lonsdale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56 bus from Point Lonsdale Town Centre/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

157minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Point Lonsdale Town Centre/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Point Lonsdale Town Centre/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)
    ID 30373
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    44 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
    42 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 Point Lonsdale to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Point Lonsdale to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Point Lonsdale 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 Point Lonsdale to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 56 bus line goes from Point Lonsdale Town Centre/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale) station near Point Lonsdale to Geelong Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Geelong Station station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

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

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

    Get on the 56 bus from the Point Lonsdale Town Centre/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale) stop near Point Lonsdale in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Point Lonsdale to Essendon?

    The ride from Point Lonsdale to Essendon costs A$8.54.

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