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

By bus and train

To get from Taradale to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Park/High St (Taradale) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally 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 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

167minA$16.00
Bus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 483
483
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Park/High St (Taradale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Taradale
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunbury
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 368483
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon North Ps/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 9091
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Taradale to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 5 bus from Park/High St (Taradale) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the 59 tram from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

192minA$18.20
Bus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Park/High St (Taradale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Taradale
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17851
    950 m • 13 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
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Taradale to Essendon North

The distance between Taradale, Melbourne and Essendon North, Melbourne is approximately 136.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Taradale 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 Taradale

Taradale is located at Taradale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Park/High St (Taradale).

Bus stations close to Taradale:

  • Park/High St (Taradale)
  • Taradale Hall/De La Beche St (Taradale)

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, train and tram

To get from Taradale to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 5 bus from Park/High St (Taradale) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the 59 tram from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

192minA$18.20
Bus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Park/High St (Taradale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Taradale
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17851
    950 m • 13 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
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 483.

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

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Taradale 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 47 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Castlemaine station near Taradale to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station near Essendon North in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Taradale and Essendon North in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Castlemaine stop near Taradale in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Taradale to Essendon North costs A$16.00.

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