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

From Willaura to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Willaura to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA bus from Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

306minA$21.30
Walk to bus stationBus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura)
    ID 17759
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURAARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    143 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Willaura to Essendon by bus and train via ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 903

To get from Willaura to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA bus from Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT 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 5 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

304minA$37.30
Walk to bus stationBus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura)
    ID 17759
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURAARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    127 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
    41 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 Willaura to Essendon

The distance between Willaura, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 259.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 306 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Willaura 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 Willaura

Willaura is located at Willaura, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura).

Bus stations close to Willaura:

  • Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • Buckley St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Willaura to Essendon by bus and train via ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 903

To get from Willaura to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA bus from Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT 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 5 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

304minA$37.30
Walk to bus stationBus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura)
    ID 17759
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURAARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    127 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
    41 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 Willaura to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 306 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 304 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 6 min.

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

    The ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA bus line goes from Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura) station near Willaura to Ararat station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ararat station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Willaura and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA bus from the Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura) stop near Willaura in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Willaura to Essendon costs A$21.30.

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