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

From Torquay to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Torquay to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 51 bus from Beach Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Torquay) station to Marshall Railway Station/Marshalltown Rd (Marshall) 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 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

134minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 51
51
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Beach Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Torquay)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beach Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Torquay)
    ID 30959
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Railway Station/Marshalltown Rd (Marshall)
    ID 30838
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Marshall
    110 m • 2 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
    59 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
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Torquay to Essendon by bus and train via 51, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Torquay to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 51 bus from Beach Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Torquay) station to Marshall Railway Station/Marshalltown Rd (Marshall) 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

150minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 51
51
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Beach Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Torquay)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beach Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Torquay)
    ID 30959
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Railway Station/Marshalltown Rd (Marshall)
    ID 30838
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Marshall
    110 m • 2 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
    75 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 Torquay to Essendon

The distance between Torquay, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 107.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Torquay 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 Torquay

Torquay is located at Torquay, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Letham Lane/Beach Rd (Torquay).

Bus stations close to Torquay:

  • Letham Lane/Beach Rd (Torquay)
  • Torquay Holiday Resort/Surf Coast Hwy (Torquay)
  • Grossmans Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Torquay)

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 from Torquay to Essendon by bus and train via 51, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Torquay to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 51 bus from Beach Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Torquay) station to Marshall Railway Station/Marshalltown Rd (Marshall) 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

150minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 51
51
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Beach Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Torquay)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beach Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Torquay)
    ID 30959
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Railway Station/Marshalltown Rd (Marshall)
    ID 30838
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Marshall
    110 m • 2 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
    75 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 Torquay to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

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

    The 51 bus line goes from Beach Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Torquay) station near Torquay to Geelong Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Geelong Station station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Torquay and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 51 bus from the Beach Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Torquay) stop near Torquay in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Torquay to Essendon?

    The ride from Torquay to Essendon costs A$8.54.

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