How to get from Rochester West to Essendon North by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Rochester West to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from Rochester station to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 479 bus and finally take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

183minA$21.30
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Bus - 479
479
Tram - 59
59
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochester
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 52172
    131 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47999
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 479479
    Wait for bus
    479
    Airport West Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 42275
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)
    Ride to tram station
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)
    ID 19471
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Rochester West to Essendon North in Melbourne, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Rochester station to Sunbury station. Next, take the 483 bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) station to Essendon North Ps/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

227minA$18.20
Walk to train stationTrain - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 483
483
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochester
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunbury
    148 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 368483
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Moonee Ponds
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon North Ps/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 9091
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochester West to Essendon North

The distance between Rochester West, Melbourne and Essendon North, Melbourne is approximately 176.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochester West to Essendon North by bus 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 Rochester West

Rochester West is located at Rochester West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dudley St/Queen St (Rochester).

Bus stations close to Rochester West:

  • Dudley St/Queen St (Rochester)
  • Elizabeth St/Victoria St (Rochester)
  • Fraser St/Mackay St (Rochester)

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

By bus and train

To get from Rochester West to Essendon North in Melbourne, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Rochester station to Sunbury station. Next, take the 483 bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) station to Essendon North Ps/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

227minA$18.20
Walk to train stationTrain - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 483
483
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochester
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunbury
    148 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 368483
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Moonee Ponds
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon North Ps/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 9091
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE, Bus line 479, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 227 minutes, using Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 483.

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

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

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

    The MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus line goes from Rochester station near Rochester West to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line till Melbourne station near Essendon North in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Rochester West to Essendon North in Melbourne by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Rochester West and Essendon North in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 3 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from the Rochester stop near Rochester West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rochester West 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 and tram fare from Rochester West to Essendon North?

    The ride from Rochester West to Essendon North costs A$21.30.

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