How to get from Melbourne Central to Essendon West by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street 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 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

35minA$5.30
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 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

Alternative route by bus and train via PAKENHAM, CRAIGIEBURN and 465

To get from Melbourne Central to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

37minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Essendon West

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Essendon West, Melbourne is approximately 14.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central 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 Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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 PAKENHAM, CRAIGIEBURN and 465

To get from Melbourne Central to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

37minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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 Melbourne Central to Essendon West?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 465.

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

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 465.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Essendon West in Melbourne by train and bus is about 35 min.

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

    Get on the UPFIELD train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

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

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

  • When is the last train from Melbourne Central to Essendon West in Melbourne?

    The last train from Melbourne Central to Essendon West in Melbourne is the Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Melbourne Central station at 18:54.

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

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Essendon West costs A$5.30.

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