How to get from Footscray to Essendon West by bus?

From Footscray to Essendon West by bus

To get from Footscray to Essendon West in Melbourne, take the 406 bus from Footscray station to Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Fawkner Cres/Buckley St (Keilor East) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

40minA$5.30
Bus - 406
406
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Keilor East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)
    ID 10778
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fawkner Cres/Buckley St (Keilor East)
    ID 6091
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6095
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Footscray to Essendon West by bus and train

To get from Footscray to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to North Melbourne 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

34minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 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 Footscray to Essendon West

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Essendon West, Melbourne is approximately 14 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray 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 Footscray

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

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Hopkins St (Footscray)

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

From Footscray to Essendon West by bus and train

To get from Footscray to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to North Melbourne 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

34minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 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 Footscray to Essendon West?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 406, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 465.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Footscray to Essendon West?

    The 406 bus line goes from Keilor East station near Footscray in Footscray to Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) station near Essendon West in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Essendon West in Melbourne by bus is about 40 min.

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

    Get on the 406 bus from the Keilor East stop near Footscray in Footscray.

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

    Get off the bus at the Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) stop, which is closest to Essendon West in Melbourne.

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

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

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