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How to get from Essendon West to Glenthompson by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Glenthompson in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cameron St/Glenelg Hwy (Glenthompson) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

236minA$8.54
Bus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cameron St/Glenelg Hwy (Glenthompson)
    Ride to bus station
    Cameron St/Glenelg Hwy (Glenthompson)
    ID 17757
    101 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Essendon West to Glenthompson in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cameron St/Glenelg Hwy (Glenthompson) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

270minA$12.74
Bus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cameron St/Glenelg Hwy (Glenthompson)
    Ride to bus station
    Cameron St/Glenelg Hwy (Glenthompson)
    ID 17757
    101 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Glenthompson

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Glenthompson, Melbourne is approximately 241.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 236 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Glenthompson 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 Essendon West

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)

Public transport stations close to Glenthompson, Melbourne

Glenthompson is located at Glenthompson, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cameron St/Glenelg Hwy (Glenthompson).

Bus stations close to Glenthompson:

  • Cameron St/Glenelg Hwy (Glenthompson)

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Essendon West to Glenthompson in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cameron St/Glenelg Hwy (Glenthompson) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

270minA$12.74
Bus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cameron St/Glenelg Hwy (Glenthompson)
    Ride to bus station
    Cameron St/Glenelg Hwy (Glenthompson)
    ID 17757
    101 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 236 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 270 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon West and Glenthompson in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to Glenthompson in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Altona station near Essendon West to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station near Glenthompson in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon West to Glenthompson in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Glenthompson in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon West to get to Glenthompson in Melbourne?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Altona stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon West and Glenthompson in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) stop, which is closest to Glenthompson in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Essendon West to Glenthompson?

    The ride from Essendon West to Glenthompson costs A$8.54.

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