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

From Wallington to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Wallington to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 56 bus from Empress Bvd/Grubb Rd (Wallington) 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 54 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

174minA$12.74
Bus - 56
56
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Empress Bvd/Grubb Rd (Wallington)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Wallington
  • 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
    35 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
    66 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

Alternative route from Wallington to Essendon by bus and train via 56, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 903

To get from Wallington to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56 bus from Empress Bvd/Grubb Rd (Wallington) 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 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

187minA$12.74
Bus - 56
56
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Empress Bvd/Grubb Rd (Wallington)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Wallington
  • 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
    35 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
    50 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
    28 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 Wallington to Essendon

The distance between Wallington, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 109.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wallington 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 Wallington

Wallington is located at Wallington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Kingston Village/Grubb Rd (Ocean Grove).

Bus stations close to Wallington:

  • Kingston Village/Grubb Rd (Ocean Grove)
  • Empress Bvd/Grubb Rd (Wallington)

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 Wallington to Essendon by bus and train via 56, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 903

To get from Wallington to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56 bus from Empress Bvd/Grubb Rd (Wallington) 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 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

187minA$12.74
Bus - 56
56
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Empress Bvd/Grubb Rd (Wallington)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Wallington
  • 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
    35 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
    50 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
    28 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 Wallington to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Wallington 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 54 min.

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

    The 56 bus line goes from Geelong Station station near Wallington to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Wallington and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 56 bus from the Geelong Station stop near Wallington in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Wallington to Essendon costs A$12.74.

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