How to get from Essendon West to Golden Square by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Golden Square in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 465 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 406 bus and finally take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Footscray station to Kangaroo Flat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

190minA$8.54
Bus - 465
465
Bus - 406
406
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Walk to Golden Square
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Keilor Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
    ID 6159
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
    ID 6088
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kangaroo Flat
    116 min
  • 9
    Walk to Golden Square
    Walk to
    Golden Square
    1.92 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Golden Square

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Golden Square, Melbourne is approximately 169.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Golden Square 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 48-Wests Rd/Cordite Ave (Maribyrnong).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Public transport stations close to Golden Square, Melbourne

Golden Square is located at Golden Square, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Oak St/High St (Golden Square).

Train stations close to Golden Square:

  • Kangaroo Flat

Bus stations close to Golden Square:

  • Oak St/High St (Golden Square)
  • Elm St/High St (Golden Square)
  • Poplar St/High St (Golden Square)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 465, Bus line 406, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

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

    The 465 bus line goes from Keilor Park station near Essendon West to Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station near Golden Square in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Golden Square in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 465 bus from the Keilor Park stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station, which is closest to Golden Square in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon West to Golden Square costs A$8.54.

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