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

By bus and train

To get from Nilma to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL bus from Bloomfield Rd/Queen St (Nilma) station to Yarragon Railway Station (Yarragon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

148minA$12.74
Bus - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Bloomfield Rd/Queen St (Nilma)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nilma
  • 2
    Bus - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for bus
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Traralgon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yarragon Railway Station (Yarragon)
    ID 16096
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Yarragon
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    114 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Nilma to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the TRARALGON STATION VIA TRARALGON STATION bus from Bloomfield Rd/Queen St (Nilma) station to Yarragon Railway Station (Yarragon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

176minA$12.74
Bus - TRARALGON STATION VIA TRARALGON STATION
TRARALGON STATION VIA TRARALGON STATION
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Bloomfield Rd/Queen St (Nilma)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nilma
  • 2
    Bus - TRARALGON STATION VIA TRARALGON STATIONTRARALGON STATION VIA TRARALGON STATION
    Wait for bus
    TRARALGON STATION VIA TRARALGON STATION
    Traralgon Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yarragon Railway Station (Yarragon)
    ID 16096
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Yarragon
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    114 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Nilma to Essendon

The distance between Nilma, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 129.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nilma 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 Nilma

Nilma is located at Nilma, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bloomfield Rd/Queen St (Nilma).

Train stations close to Nilma:

  • Warragul

Bus stations close to Nilma:

  • Bloomfield Rd/Queen St (Nilma)

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 Nilma to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the TRARALGON STATION VIA TRARALGON STATION bus from Bloomfield Rd/Queen St (Nilma) station to Yarragon Railway Station (Yarragon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

176minA$12.74
Bus - TRARALGON STATION VIA TRARALGON STATION
TRARALGON STATION VIA TRARALGON STATION
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Bloomfield Rd/Queen St (Nilma)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nilma
  • 2
    Bus - TRARALGON STATION VIA TRARALGON STATIONTRARALGON STATION VIA TRARALGON STATION
    Wait for bus
    TRARALGON STATION VIA TRARALGON STATION
    Traralgon Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yarragon Railway Station (Yarragon)
    ID 16096
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Yarragon
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    114 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line TRARALGON STATION VIA TRARALGON STATION, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nilma 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 28 min.

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

    The TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL bus line goes from Traralgon station near Nilma to Yarragon Railway Station (Yarragon) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Yarragon Railway Station (Yarragon) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Nilma and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL bus from the Traralgon stop near Nilma in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Nilma to Essendon costs A$12.74.

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