How to get from Oakleigh to Essendon West by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Oakleigh to Essendon West in Melbourne: take the 903 bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

123minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Leaves from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19805
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6167
    120 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Oakleigh to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the PAKENHAM train from Oakleigh station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 57 tram from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 44-Warrs Rd/Raleigh Rd (Maribyrnong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

126minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 57
57
Walk to Essendon West
Leaves from Oakleigh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oakleigh
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17854
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    West Maribyrnong
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    44-Warrs Rd/Raleigh Rd (Maribyrnong)
    ID 18488
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon West
    Walk to
    Essendon West
    2.28 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Oakleigh to Essendon West

The distance between Oakleigh, Melbourne and Essendon West, Melbourne is approximately 46.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakleigh to Essendon West by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Oakleigh

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

Train stations close to Oakleigh:

  • Hughesdale
  • Holmesglen
  • Huntingdale

Bus stations close to Oakleigh:

  • Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh)
  • Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
  • Warrigal Rd/Carlisle Cres (Hughesdale)

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

By train and tram

To get from Oakleigh to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the PAKENHAM train from Oakleigh station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 57 tram from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 44-Warrs Rd/Raleigh Rd (Maribyrnong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

126minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 57
57
Walk to Essendon West
Leaves from Oakleigh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oakleigh
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17854
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    West Maribyrnong
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    44-Warrs Rd/Raleigh Rd (Maribyrnong)
    ID 18488
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon West
    Walk to
    Essendon West
    2.28 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 57.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakleigh and Essendon West?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Oakleigh in Oakleigh to Essendon West in Melbourne in 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakleigh to Essendon West?

    The 903 bus line goes from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station near Oakleigh in Oakleigh to Altona station near Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakleigh to Essendon West by bus?

    The total travel time between Oakleigh in Oakleigh and Essendon West in Melbourne by bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakleigh to get to Essendon West?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) stop near Oakleigh in Oakleigh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakleigh and Essendon West?

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

  • When is the last bus from Oakleigh to Essendon West?

    The last bus from Oakleigh in Oakleigh to Essendon West in Melbourne is the Mordialloc - Altona line. It leaves the Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) stop at 17:10.

  • How much is the bus fare from Oakleigh to Essendon West?

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

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