How to get from Leopold to Essendon West by bus and train?

From Leopold to Essendon West by bus and train

To get from Leopold to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 32 bus from Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold) 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 Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

134minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 32
32
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold)
    ID 48053
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3232
    Wait for bus
    32
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45539
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    170 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
    50 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 Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6095
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leopold to Essendon West by bus and train via 56, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 903

To get from Leopold to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56 bus from Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold) 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 Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

140minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold)
    ID 48053
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    23 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
    50 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 Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6095
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leopold to Essendon West

The distance between Leopold, Melbourne and Essendon West, Melbourne is approximately 91.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leopold 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 Leopold

Leopold is located at Leopold, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold).

Bus stations close to Leopold:

  • Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold)
  • Leopold Memorial Park/Bellarine Hwy (Leopold)
  • Gateway Sanctuary/Melaluka Rd (Leopold)

Public transport stations close to Essendon West, Melbourne

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
  • St Bernards College/Hampton Rd (Essendon West)
  • Ogilvie St/Buckley St (Essendon)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Leopold to Essendon West by bus and train via 56, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 903

To get from Leopold to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56 bus from Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold) 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 Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

140minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold)
    ID 48053
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    23 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
    50 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 Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6095
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 32, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

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

    The 32 bus line goes from Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold) station near Leopold to Geelong Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Geelong Station station near Essendon West in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Leopold and Essendon West in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 32 bus from the Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold) stop near Leopold in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Geelong Station stop, which is closest to Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Leopold to Essendon West?

    The ride from Leopold to Essendon West costs A$8.54.