How to get from White Hills to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from White Hills to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Botanic Gardens/Napier St (White Hills) station to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY 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 36 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

276minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Botanic Gardens/Napier St (White Hills)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Botanic Gardens/Napier St (White Hills)
    ID 36169
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Kangaroo Flat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)
    ID 374740
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bendigo
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    119 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

By bus, train and tram

To get from White Hills to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 5 bus from Botanic Gardens/Napier St (White Hills) station to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY 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 4 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

281minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Tram - 82
82
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Botanic Gardens/Napier St (White Hills)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Botanic Gardens/Napier St (White Hills)
    ID 36169
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Kangaroo Flat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)
    ID 374740
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bendigo
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    109 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
    24 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 White Hills to Essendon

The distance between White Hills, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 176.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 276 min. Moovit will show you the directions from White Hills 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 White Hills

White Hills is located at White Hills, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Derrimut Rd/Napier St (Epsom).

Train stations close to White Hills:

  • Epsom

Bus stations close to White Hills:

  • Derrimut Rd/Napier St (Epsom)
  • Hamelin St/Napier St (White Hills)
  • Taylor St/Napier St (Epsom)

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

By bus, train and tram

To get from White Hills to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 5 bus from Botanic Gardens/Napier St (White Hills) station to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY 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 4 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

281minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Tram - 82
82
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Botanic Gardens/Napier St (White Hills)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Botanic Gardens/Napier St (White Hills)
    ID 36169
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Kangaroo Flat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)
    ID 374740
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bendigo
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    109 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
    24 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 White Hills to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 276 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from White Hills to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 281 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct bus between White Hills 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 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from White Hills to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 5 bus line goes from Botanic Gardens/Napier St (White Hills) station near White Hills to Kangaroo Flat station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Kangaroo Flat station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between White Hills and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Botanic Gardens/Napier St (White Hills) stop near White Hills in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kangaroo Flat station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from White Hills to Essendon?

    The ride from White Hills to Essendon costs A$13.84.

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