How to get from Cowes to Essendon North by bus, train and tram?

From Cowes to Essendon North by bus, train and tram

To get from Cowes to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai) station to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 59 tram from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

206minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)
    ID 38001
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 20018
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17854
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cowes to Essendon North by bus and train

To get from Cowes to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai) station to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Glenbervie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

181minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)
    ID 38001
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)
    ID 17341
    62 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenbervie
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    1.49 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cowes to Essendon North

The distance between Cowes, Melbourne and Essendon North, Melbourne is approximately 138.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cowes to Essendon North by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cowes

Cowes is located at Cowes, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai).

Bus stations close to Cowes:

  • Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)
  • Corona Rd/Woolamai Beach Rd (Cape Woolamai)
  • Ocean Rch/Woolamai Beach Rd (Cape Woolamai)

Public transport stations close to Essendon North, Melbourne

Essendon North is located at Essendon North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon North Ps/Keilor Rd (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon North:

  • Essendon North Ps/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)
  • Carnarvon Rd/Hayes Rd (Strathmore)

Related Routes

From Cowes to Essendon North by bus and train

To get from Cowes to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai) station to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Glenbervie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

181minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)
    ID 38001
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)
    ID 17341
    62 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenbervie
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    1.49 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cowes to Essendon North?

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cowes to Essendon North?

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cowes to Essendon North in Melbourne?

    The COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus line goes from Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai) station near Cowes to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Melbourne station near Essendon North in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Cowes to Essendon North in Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Cowes and Essendon North in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 3 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from the Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai) stop near Cowes in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Cowes to Essendon North?

    The ride from Cowes to Essendon North costs A$13.84.