How to get from Portarlington to Essendon North by bus and train?

From Portarlington to Essendon North by bus and train

To get from Portarlington to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 60 bus from Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington) 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 Madden St/Bulla Rd (Essendon North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

165minA$8.54
Bus - 60
60
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portarlington
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    160 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
    45 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
    Madden St/Bulla Rd (Essendon North)
    ID 40941
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Portarlington to Essendon North by bus and train via 60, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Portarlington to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 60 bus from Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington) 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 Glenbervie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

152minA$8.54
Bus - 60
60
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portarlington
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    160 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
    61 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenbervie
    16 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 Portarlington to Essendon North

The distance between Portarlington, Melbourne and Essendon North, Melbourne is approximately 121.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portarlington to Essendon North 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 Portarlington

Portarlington is located at Portarlington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington).

Bus stations close to Portarlington:

  • Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)
  • Arlington St/The Esplanade (Portarlington)
  • Pike St/The Esplanade (Indented Head)

Public transport stations close to Essendon North, Melbourne

Essendon North is located at Essendon North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North).

Bus stations close to Essendon North:

  • 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)
  • 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Collins St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Portarlington to Essendon North by bus and train via 60, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Portarlington to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 60 bus from Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington) 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 Glenbervie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

152minA$8.54
Bus - 60
60
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portarlington
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    160 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
    61 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenbervie
    16 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 Portarlington to Essendon North?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

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

    The 60 bus line goes from Geelong Station station near Portarlington 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 North in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Portarlington and Essendon North in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the 60 bus from the Geelong Station stop near Portarlington in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Portarlington to Essendon North?

    The ride from Portarlington to Essendon North costs A$8.54.

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