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

By bus and train

To get from Kilcunda to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy (Kilcunda) station to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

175minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy (Kilcunda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy (Kilcunda)
    ID 17385
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)
    ID 17341
    53 min
  • 4
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    90 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, CRANBOURNE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Kilcunda to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy (Kilcunda) station to Station St/High St (Cranbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRANBOURNE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

184minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy (Kilcunda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy (Kilcunda)
    ID 17385
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station St/High St (Cranbourne)
    ID 17265
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cranbourne
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 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
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kilcunda to Essendon

The distance between Kilcunda, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 131.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kilcunda 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 Kilcunda

Kilcunda is located at Kilcunda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy (Kilcunda).

Bus stations close to Kilcunda:

  • Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy (Kilcunda)

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 by bus and train via COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, CRANBOURNE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Kilcunda to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy (Kilcunda) station to Station St/High St (Cranbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRANBOURNE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

184minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy (Kilcunda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy (Kilcunda)
    ID 17385
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station St/High St (Cranbourne)
    ID 17265
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cranbourne
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 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
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kilcunda to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 184 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kilcunda 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 55 min.

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

    The COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus line goes from Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy (Kilcunda) station near Kilcunda to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Melbourne station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Kilcunda and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from the Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy (Kilcunda) stop near Kilcunda in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Kilcunda to Essendon costs A$13.84.

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