How to get from St Arnaud to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from St Arnaud to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Dundas St/Market St (St Arnaud) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

251minA$8.54
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Dundas St/Market St (St Arnaud)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St Arnaud
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    123 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    76 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 MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from St Arnaud to Essendon in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Dundas St/Market St (St Arnaud) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

274minA$13.84
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Dundas St/Market St (St Arnaud)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St Arnaud
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    245 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Arnaud to Essendon

The distance between St Arnaud, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 279.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 251 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Arnaud 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 St Arnaud

St Arnaud is located at St Arnaud, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mobil Roadhouse/Sunraysia Hwy (St Arnaud).

Bus stations close to St Arnaud:

  • Mobil Roadhouse/Sunraysia Hwy (St Arnaud)
  • Dundas St/Market St (St Arnaud)

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 - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from St Arnaud to Essendon in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Dundas St/Market St (St Arnaud) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

274minA$13.84
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Dundas St/Market St (St Arnaud)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St Arnaud
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    245 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Arnaud to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 251 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Arnaud to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 274 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between St Arnaud 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 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St Arnaud to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near St Arnaud to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between St Arnaud and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near St Arnaud in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from St Arnaud to Essendon?

    The ride from St Arnaud to Essendon costs A$8.54.

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