How to get from Essendon to Gordon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Gordon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) 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 MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON bus from Ballan Station/Atkinson St (Ballan) station to Main St/Russell St (Gordon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

128minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON
MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    42 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
    Ballan
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballan Station/Atkinson St (Ballan)
    ID 48835
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDONMOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON
    Mount Egerton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Main St/Russell St (Gordon)
    Ride to bus station
    Main St/Russell St (Gordon)
    ID 48708
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON

To get from Essendon to Gordon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) 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 MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON bus from Ballan Station/Atkinson St (Ballan) station to Main St/Russell St (Gordon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

181minA$18.20
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON
MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    47 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
    Ballan
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballan Station/Atkinson St (Ballan)
    ID 48835
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDONMOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON
    Mount Egerton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Main St/Russell St (Gordon)
    Ride to bus station
    Main St/Russell St (Gordon)
    ID 48708
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Gordon

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Gordon, Melbourne is approximately 93.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Gordon 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

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

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • St Columba's College/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Gordon, Melbourne

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

Bus stations close to Gordon:

  • Main St/Russell St (Gordon)
  • Gordon Cemetery/Old Melbourne Rd (Gordon)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON

To get from Essendon to Gordon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) 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 MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON bus from Ballan Station/Atkinson St (Ballan) station to Main St/Russell St (Gordon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

181minA$18.20
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON
MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    47 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
    Ballan
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballan Station/Atkinson St (Ballan)
    ID 48835
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDONMOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON
    Mount Egerton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Main St/Russell St (Gordon)
    Ride to bus station
    Main St/Russell St (Gordon)
    ID 48708
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON.

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

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MOUNT EGERTON VIA GORDON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon to Gordon in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Gordon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) stop near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Altona stop, which is closest to Gordon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Gordon costs A$16.00.

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