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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Grantville in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup) station to Grantville-Glen Alvie Rd/Bass Hwy (Grantville) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

150minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Walk to Grantville
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
    Southern Cross
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Yarram
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)
    ID 17341
    57 min
  • 7
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grantville-Glen Alvie Rd/Bass Hwy (Grantville)
    ID 17369
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Grantville
    Walk to
    Grantville
    1.29 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, PAKENHAM and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from Essendon to Grantville in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Grantville-Glen Alvie Rd/Bass Hwy (Grantville) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

190minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Walk to Grantville
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
    Flinders Street
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grantville-Glen Alvie Rd/Bass Hwy (Grantville)
    ID 17369
    82 min
  • 9
    Walk to Grantville
    Walk to
    Grantville
    1.29 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Essendon to Grantville

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Grantville, Melbourne is approximately 117.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Grantville 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 Essendon.

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Grantville, Melbourne

Grantville is located at Grantville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deep Creek St/Bass Hwy (Grantville).

Bus stations close to Grantville:

  • Deep Creek St/Bass Hwy (Grantville)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, PAKENHAM and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from Essendon to Grantville in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Grantville-Glen Alvie Rd/Bass Hwy (Grantville) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

190minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Walk to Grantville
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
    Flinders Street
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grantville-Glen Alvie Rd/Bass Hwy (Grantville)
    ID 17369
    82 min
  • 9
    Walk to Grantville
    Walk to
    Grantville
    1.29 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

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

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Grantville in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Grantville in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Southern Cross station near Grantville in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Grantville in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Grantville in Melbourne?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Grantville in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Grantville in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Grantville costs A$8.54.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps