How to get from Little River to Essendon West by bus and train?

From Little River to Essendon West by bus and train

To get from Little River to Essendon West in Melbourne, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Little River station to Sunshine station. Next, take the 903 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

68minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Little River
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    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
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    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    29 min
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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40947
    110 m • 2 min
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    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
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    Ride to bus station Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6095
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Little River to Essendon West by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, CRAIGIEBURN and 465

To get from Little River to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Little River station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 465 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Little River
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    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    45 min
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    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 18775
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Keilor Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6167
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Little River to Essendon West

The distance between Little River, Melbourne and Essendon West, Melbourne is approximately 55.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Little River to Essendon West 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 Little River

Little River is located at Little River, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Little River Railway Station (Little River).

Train stations close to Little River:

  • Little River

Public transport stations close to Essendon West, Melbourne

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Garnet St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Little River to Essendon West by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, CRAIGIEBURN and 465

To get from Little River to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Little River station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 465 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Little River
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 18775
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Keilor Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6167
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Little River to Essendon West?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 903.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Little River to Essendon West?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 465.

  • Is there a direct train between Little River and Essendon West in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Little River to Essendon West in Melbourne?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Melbourne station near Little River to Sunshine station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sunshine station near Essendon West in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Little River to Essendon West in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Little River and Essendon West in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Little River to get to Essendon West in Melbourne?

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Melbourne station near Little River in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Little River and Essendon West in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Sunshine stop, which is closest to Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Little River to Essendon West?

    The ride from Little River to Essendon West costs A$5.30.