How to get from Point Cook - Bal to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Point Cook - Bal to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 495 bus from Flower Pot Park/Boardwalk Bvd (Point Cook) station to Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

106minA$5.30
Bus - 495
495
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Flower Pot Park/Boardwalk Bvd (Point Cook)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Point Cook - Bal
  • 2
    Bus - 495495
    Wait for bus
    495
    Williams Landing Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing)
    ID 46697
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Williams Landing
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    36 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 495, WERRIBEE and 903

To get from Point Cook - Bal to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 495 bus from Flower Pot Park/Boardwalk Bvd (Point Cook) station to Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the 903 bus from Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

120minA$5.30
Bus - 495
495
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Flower Pot Park/Boardwalk Bvd (Point Cook)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Point Cook - Bal
  • 2
    Bus - 495495
    Wait for bus
    495
    Williams Landing Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing)
    ID 46697
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Williams Landing
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Altona
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona)
    ID 40920
    30 m • 1 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
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Point Cook - Bal to Essendon

The distance between Point Cook - Bal, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 34.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Point Cook - Bal 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 Point Cook - Bal

Point Cook - Bal is located at Point Cook - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pangana Dr/The Boardwalk (Point Cook).

Train stations close to Point Cook - Bal:

  • Hoppers Crossing
  • Williams Landing

Bus stations close to Point Cook - Bal:

  • Pangana Dr/The Boardwalk (Point Cook)
  • Tom Roberts Pde/Boardwalk Bvd (Point Cook)
  • Point Cook Secondary College/Boardwalk Bvd (Point Cook)

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 495, WERRIBEE and 903

To get from Point Cook - Bal to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 495 bus from Flower Pot Park/Boardwalk Bvd (Point Cook) station to Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the 903 bus from Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

120minA$5.30
Bus - 495
495
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Flower Pot Park/Boardwalk Bvd (Point Cook)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Point Cook - Bal
  • 2
    Bus - 495495
    Wait for bus
    495
    Williams Landing Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing)
    ID 46697
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Williams Landing
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Altona
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona)
    ID 40920
    30 m • 1 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
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Point Cook - Bal to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 495, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Point Cook - Bal to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 495, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Point Cook - Bal and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Point Cook - Bal to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 495 bus line goes from Williams Landing Station station near Point Cook - Bal to Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing) station near Essendon in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Point Cook - Bal to Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Point Cook - Bal and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Point Cook - Bal to get to Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get on the 495 bus from the Williams Landing Station stop near Point Cook - Bal in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Point Cook - Bal and Essendon in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Point Cook - Bal to Essendon?

    The ride from Point Cook - Bal to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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