How to get from Watergardens to Essendon West by bus?

By bus

To get from Watergardens to Essendon West in Melbourne, take the 476 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Swan St/Fosters Rd (Keilor Park) station. Next, take the 465 bus from Swan St/Fosters Rd (Keilor Park) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

61minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 476
476
Bus - 465
465
Leaves from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21130
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swan St/Fosters Rd (Keilor Park)
    ID 20130
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swan St/Fosters Rd (Keilor Park)
    ID 6077
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Essendon Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6095
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 476

Take one direct bus from Watergardens to Essendon West in Melbourne: take the 476 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

61minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 476
476
Walk to Essendon West
Leaves from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21130
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
    ID 6913
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to Essendon West
    Walk to
    Essendon West
    750 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Watergardens to Essendon West

The distance between Watergardens, Melbourne and Essendon West, Melbourne is approximately 19.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watergardens 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 Watergardens

Watergardens is located at Watergardens, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes).

Train stations close to Watergardens:

  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Watergardens:

  • Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
  • Watergardens Sc/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
  • Mccubbin Dr/Melton Hwy (Taylors Lakes)

Public transport stations close to Essendon West, Melbourne

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 46-Rosamond Rd/Raleigh Rd (Maribyrnong).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
  • St Bernards College/Hampton Rd (Essendon West)
  • Diamond St/Rosehill Rd (Niddrie)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 476

Take one direct bus from Watergardens to Essendon West in Melbourne: take the 476 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

61minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 476
476
Walk to Essendon West
Leaves from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21130
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
    ID 6913
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to Essendon West
    Walk to
    Essendon West
    750 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 476, Bus line 465.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 476.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Watergardens to Essendon West?

    The 476 bus line goes from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station near Watergardens in Sydenham to Moonee Ponds station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Moonee Ponds station near Essendon West in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Watergardens in Sydenham and Essendon West in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the 476 bus from the Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) stop near Watergardens in Sydenham.

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

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

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

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

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