How to get from Essendon to Geelong by train?

From Essendon to Geelong by train

To get from Essendon to Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Footscray station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

94minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    55 min
  • 8
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    860 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon to Geelong by train via CRAIGIEBURN, WERRIBEE and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Essendon to Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Footscray station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

95minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    50 min
  • 8
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    860 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Geelong

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Geelong, Melbourne is approximately 86.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Geelong by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Essendon

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

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Geelong, Melbourne

Geelong is located at Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong).

Train stations close to Geelong:

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Geelong:

  • Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
  • Moorabool St/Malop St (Geelong)
  • Yarra St/Ryrie St (Geelong)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon to Geelong by train via CRAIGIEBURN, WERRIBEE and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Essendon to Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Footscray station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

95minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    50 min
  • 8
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    860 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Geelong?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Geelong?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Geelong?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Geelong?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon to North Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Melbourne station near Geelong in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Geelong by train?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Geelong in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Geelong?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Geelong?

    Get off the train at the North Melbourne station, which is closest to Geelong in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Geelong?

    The ride from Essendon to Geelong costs A$8.54.

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