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

By bus and train

To get from Epping to Essendon West in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Preston station. Next, take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6167
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 901, CRAIGIEBURN and 903

To get from Epping to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 901 bus from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station to Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 903 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 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376840
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6167
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Epping to Essendon West

The distance between Epping, Melbourne and Essendon West, Melbourne is approximately 26.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Epping 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 Epping

Epping is located at Epping, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping).

Train stations close to Epping:

  • Thomastown
  • South Morang
  • Lalor

Bus stations close to Epping:

  • Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
  • Melbourne Polytechnic/Dalton Rd (Epping)
  • Narina Way/Hendersons Rd (Epping)

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 by bus and train via 901, CRAIGIEBURN and 903

To get from Epping to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 901 bus from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station to Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 903 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 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376840
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6167
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct train between Epping and Essendon West?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Epping to Essendon West?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Epping in Epping to Preston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Preston station near Essendon West in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Epping in Epping and Essendon West in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Epping to get to Essendon West?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Epping in Epping.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Epping and Essendon West?

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

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

    The ride from Epping to Essendon West costs A$5.30.

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