How to get from Wandana Heights to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Wandana Heights to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 43 bus from The Strand/Barrabool Rd (Wandana Heights) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG 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 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

128minA$8.54
Bus - 43
43
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from The Strand/Barrabool Rd (Wandana Heights)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Wandana Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    50 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
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 43, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Wandana Heights to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 43 bus from The Strand/Barrabool Rd (Wandana Heights) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG 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 24 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

144minA$8.54
Bus - 43
43
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from The Strand/Barrabool Rd (Wandana Heights)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Wandana Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 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
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Wandana Heights to Essendon

The distance between Wandana Heights, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 98.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wandana Heights 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 Wandana Heights

Wandana Heights is located at Wandana Heights, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Barrabool Rd/Grantham Dr (Highton).

Bus stations close to Wandana Heights:

  • Barrabool Rd/Grantham Dr (Highton)
  • Highview Park/Grantham Dr (Highton)
  • Avondale Ave/Province Bvd (Highton)

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 43, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Wandana Heights to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 43 bus from The Strand/Barrabool Rd (Wandana Heights) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG 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 24 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

144minA$8.54
Bus - 43
43
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from The Strand/Barrabool Rd (Wandana Heights)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Wandana Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 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
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wandana Heights to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 903.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wandana Heights to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Wandana Heights 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 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Wandana Heights to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 43 bus line goes from Geelong Station station near Wandana Heights to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Wandana Heights and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 43 bus from the Geelong Station stop near Wandana Heights in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Wandana Heights to Essendon costs A$8.54.

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