How to get from South Morang to Essendon West by bus and train?

From South Morang to Essendon West by bus and train

To get from South Morang to Essendon West in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from South Morang 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 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

68minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from South Morang

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Morang
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    20 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 from South Morang to Essendon West by bus and train via MERNDA, CRAIGIEBURN and 465

To get from South Morang to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from South Morang 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 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
Leaves from South Morang

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Morang
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    44 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
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Public transport directions from South Morang to Essendon West

The distance between South Morang, Melbourne and Essendon West, Melbourne is approximately 29.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Morang 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 South Morang

South Morang is located at South Morang, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang).

Train stations close to South Morang:

  • Middle Gorge
  • Epping

Bus stations close to South Morang:

  • South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang)
  • Westfield Plenty Valley/Mcdonalds Rd (South Morang)
  • Civic Dr/Morang Dr (Mill Park)

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 from South Morang to Essendon West by bus and train via MERNDA, CRAIGIEBURN and 465

To get from South Morang to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from South Morang 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 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
Leaves from South Morang

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Morang
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    44 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 465.

  • Is there a direct train between South Morang 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 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Morang to Essendon West?

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

    The total travel time between South Morang in South Morang and Essendon West in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Morang 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 South Morang to Essendon West?

    The ride from South Morang to Essendon West costs A$5.30.

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