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

From Stratford to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Stratford to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford) station to Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL 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 3 min. The ride fare is A$25.10.

243minA$25.10
Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Stratford
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon)
    ID 20351
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Traralgon
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    131 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Stratford to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Stratford to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford) station to Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL 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 4 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$25.10.

262minA$25.10
Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Stratford
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon)
    ID 20351
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Traralgon
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    131 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 Stratford to Essendon

The distance between Stratford, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 232.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 243 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stratford 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 Stratford

Stratford is located at Stratford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Stratford Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford).

Bus stations close to Stratford:

  • Stratford Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford)
  • Memorial Park/Princes Hwy (Stratford)
  • Dawson St/Mcfarlane St (Stratford)

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 Stratford to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Stratford to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford) station to Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL 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 4 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$25.10.

262minA$25.10
Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Stratford
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon)
    ID 20351
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Traralgon
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    131 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 Stratford to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 243 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 262 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stratford 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 3 min.

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

    The MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Stratford to Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Stratford and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus from the Melbourne stop near Stratford in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Stratford to Essendon costs A$25.10.

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