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

From Portland to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Portland to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland) station to Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

350minA$21.30
Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portland
  • 2
    Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOLMOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 17733
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Warrnambool
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    208 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

From Portland to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Portland to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland) station to Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the 82 tram from 64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray) station to 32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

354minA$21.30
Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Tram - 82
82
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portland
  • 2
    Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOLMOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 17733
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Warrnambool
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    197 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 17934
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 8282
    Wait for tram
    82
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19608
    28 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 Portland to Essendon

The distance between Portland, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 383.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 350 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portland 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 Portland

Portland is located at Portland, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Iga Supermarket/Percy St (Portland).

Bus stations close to Portland:

  • Iga Supermarket/Percy St (Portland)
  • Julia St/Bentinck St (Portland)
  • Portland Library/Bentinck St (Portland)

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)

From Portland to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Portland to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland) station to Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the 82 tram from 64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray) station to 32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

354minA$21.30
Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Tram - 82
82
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portland
  • 2
    Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOLMOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 17733
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Warrnambool
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    197 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 17934
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 8282
    Wait for tram
    82
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19608
    28 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 Portland to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 350 minutes, using Bus line MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 354 minutes, using Bus line MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portland and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 50 min.

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

    The MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus line goes from Melbourne station near Portland to Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Portland and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus from the Melbourne stop near Portland in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Portland to Essendon costs A$21.30.

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