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

From Woodvale to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Woodvale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 52 bus from Oswald St/Bright St (California Gully) station to Canterbury Park/Sailors Gully Rd (Eaglehawk) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

207minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 52
52
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Oswald St/Bright St (California Gully)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oswald St/Bright St (California Gully)
    ID 36011
    1.64 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Eaglehawk
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canterbury Park/Sailors Gully Rd (Eaglehawk)
    ID 35973
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eaglehawk
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    144 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

Alternative route from Woodvale to Essendon by bus and train via 52, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 472

To get from Woodvale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 52 bus from Oswald St/Bright St (California Gully) station to Canterbury Park/Sailors Gully Rd (Eaglehawk) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train and finally take the 472 bus from Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray) station to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

221minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 52
52
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 472
472
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Oswald St/Bright St (California Gully)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oswald St/Bright St (California Gully)
    ID 36011
    1.64 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Eaglehawk
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canterbury Park/Sailors Gully Rd (Eaglehawk)
    ID 35973
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eaglehawk
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    133 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 40399
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 18777
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    1.46 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Woodvale to Essendon

The distance between Woodvale, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 183.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 207 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Woodvale 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 Woodvale

Woodvale is located at Woodvale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Howard St/Jobs Gully Rd (Jackass Flat).

Train stations close to Woodvale:

  • Eaglehawk
  • Epsom

Bus stations close to Woodvale:

  • Howard St/Jobs Gully Rd (Jackass Flat)
  • Howard St/Jobs Gully Rd (Eaglehawk)
  • Eagle Dr/Edwards Rd (Jackass Flat)

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 from Woodvale to Essendon by bus and train via 52, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 472

To get from Woodvale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 52 bus from Oswald St/Bright St (California Gully) station to Canterbury Park/Sailors Gully Rd (Eaglehawk) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train and finally take the 472 bus from Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray) station to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

221minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 52
52
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 472
472
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Oswald St/Bright St (California Gully)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oswald St/Bright St (California Gully)
    ID 36011
    1.64 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Eaglehawk
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canterbury Park/Sailors Gully Rd (Eaglehawk)
    ID 35973
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eaglehawk
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    133 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 40399
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 18777
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    1.46 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 207 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 221 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 472.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 27 min.

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

    The 52 bus line goes from Oswald St/Bright St (California Gully) station near Woodvale to Eaglehawk station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Eaglehawk station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Woodvale and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 52 bus from the Oswald St/Bright St (California Gully) stop near Woodvale in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Woodvale to Essendon costs A$12.74.

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