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

By bus and train

To get from Welshpool to Essendon in Melbourne, take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

250minA$21.30
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Welshpool
  • 2
    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
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    214 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Welshpool to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 35 tram and finally take the 59 tram from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

266minA$21.30
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Tram - 35
35
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Welshpool
  • 2
    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
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    214 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    119-Spencer St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18041
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3535
    Wait for tram
    35
    Clockwise
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18045
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17854
    50 m • 1 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
    28 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 Welshpool to Essendon

The distance between Welshpool, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 221.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 250 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Welshpool 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 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 and tram

To get from Welshpool to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 35 tram and finally take the 59 tram from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

266minA$21.30
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Tram - 35
35
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Welshpool
  • 2
    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
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    214 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    119-Spencer St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18041
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3535
    Wait for tram
    35
    Clockwise
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18045
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17854
    50 m • 1 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
    28 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 Welshpool to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 250 minutes, using Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 266 minutes, using Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line 35, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 10 min.

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

    The YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus line goes from Melbourne station near Welshpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Welshpool and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from the Melbourne stop near Welshpool in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Welshpool to Essendon costs A$21.30.

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