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How to get from North Richmond to Essendon West by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from North Richmond to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from North Richmond 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 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

36minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
Leaves from North Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Richmond
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    6 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 MERNDA and 903

To get from North Richmond to Essendon West in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from North Richmond 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 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from North Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Richmond
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    17 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
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Public transport directions from North Richmond to Essendon West

The distance between North Richmond, Melbourne and Essendon West, Melbourne is approximately 15.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Richmond 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 North Richmond

North Richmond is located at North Richmond, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford).

Bus stations close to North Richmond:

  • Victoria Pde/Hoddle St (East Melbourne)
  • Cromwell St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
  • Victoria Pde/Hoddle St (Richmond)

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)

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA and 903

To get from North Richmond to Essendon West in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from North Richmond 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 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from North Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Richmond
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    17 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 465.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct train between North Richmond and Essendon West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Richmond to Essendon West?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near North Richmond in Richmond 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 North Richmond to Essendon West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between North Richmond in Richmond and Essendon West in Melbourne by train and bus is about 36 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from North Richmond to Essendon West costs A$5.30.

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