How to get from Caroline Springs to Essendon West by bus and train?

From Caroline Springs to Essendon West by bus and train

To get from Caroline Springs to Essendon West in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Sunshine station. Next, take the 903 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

55minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Caroline Springs

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
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    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40947
    110 m • 2 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
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Caroline Springs to Essendon West by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, CRAIGIEBURN and 465

To get from Caroline Springs to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
Leaves from Caroline Springs

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
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    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
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    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 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 Caroline Springs to Essendon West

The distance between Caroline Springs, Melbourne and Essendon West, Melbourne is approximately 20.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caroline Springs 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 Caroline Springs

Caroline Springs is located at Caroline Springs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall).

Train stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Deer Park

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)

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 Caroline Springs to Essendon West by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, CRAIGIEBURN and 465

To get from Caroline Springs to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
Leaves from Caroline Springs

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 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 Caroline Springs to Essendon West?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 465.

  • Is there a direct train between Caroline Springs and Essendon West?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Caroline Springs to Essendon West?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Melbourne station near Caroline Springs in Ravenhall to Sunshine station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sunshine station near Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Caroline Springs to Essendon West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Caroline Springs in Ravenhall and Essendon West in Melbourne by train and bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Caroline Springs to get to Essendon West?

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Melbourne station near Caroline Springs in Ravenhall.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Caroline Springs and Essendon West?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Caroline Springs to Essendon West?

    The ride from Caroline Springs to Essendon West costs A$5.30.

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