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

By bus and train

To get from Lockwood to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 54 bus from Sparrowhawk Rd/Calder Hwy (Maiden Gully) 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 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

169minA$12.74
Bus - 54
54
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Sparrowhawk Rd/Calder Hwy (Maiden Gully)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lockwood
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Bendigo Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)
    ID 374598
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bendigo
    60 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
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 54, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 476

To get from Lockwood to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 54 bus from Sparrowhawk Rd/Calder Hwy (Maiden Gully) 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 476 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

188minA$18.20
Bus - 54
54
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 476
476
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Sparrowhawk Rd/Calder Hwy (Maiden Gully)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lockwood
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Bendigo Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)
    ID 374598
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bendigo
    60 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
    Watergardens
    89 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21130
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    64 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lockwood to Essendon

The distance between Lockwood, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 178.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lockwood 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 Lockwood

Lockwood is located at Lockwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Kronk St/Calder Hwy (Maiden Gully).

Bus stations close to Lockwood:

  • Kronk St/Calder Hwy (Maiden Gully)
  • Kawana Dr/Pioneer Dr (Maiden Gully)
  • Burra Burra Rd/Pioneer Dr (Maiden Gully)

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 54, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 476

To get from Lockwood to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 54 bus from Sparrowhawk Rd/Calder Hwy (Maiden Gully) 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 476 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

188minA$18.20
Bus - 54
54
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 476
476
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Sparrowhawk Rd/Calder Hwy (Maiden Gully)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lockwood
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Bendigo Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)
    ID 374598
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bendigo
    60 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
    Watergardens
    89 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21130
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    64 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 54, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 54, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 476.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lockwood 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 49 min.

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

    The 54 bus line goes from Bendigo Station station near Lockwood to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Lockwood and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the 54 bus from the Bendigo Station stop near Lockwood in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Lockwood to Essendon costs A$12.74.

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