How to get from Essendon North to Great Western by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon North to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Woodland St/Bulla Rd (Strathmore) 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 NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

226minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Great Western
Leaves from Woodland St/Bulla Rd (Strathmore)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodland St/Bulla Rd (Strathmore)
    ID 40898
    470 m • 7 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
    34 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
    70 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 - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)
    ID 17801
    89 min
  • 10
    Walk to Great Western
    Walk to
    Great Western
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon North to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

247minA$12.74
Tram - 59
59
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Great Western
Leaves from 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Essendon North
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 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
    83 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 - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)
    ID 17801
    89 min
  • 10
    Walk to Great Western
    Walk to
    Great Western
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon North to Great Western

The distance between Essendon North, Melbourne and Great Western, Melbourne is approximately 237.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 226 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon North to Great Western 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 North

Essendon North is located at Essendon North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 47-Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon North:

  • Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Collins St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Renown St/Keilor Rd (Moonee Ponds)

Public transport stations close to Great Western, Melbourne

Great Western is located at Great Western, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western).

Bus stations close to Great Western:

  • Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)
  • Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon North to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

247minA$12.74
Tram - 59
59
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Great Western
Leaves from 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Essendon North
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 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
    83 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 - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)
    ID 17801
    89 min
  • 10
    Walk to Great Western
    Walk to
    Great Western
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon North to Great Western?

    The fastest way takes 226 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon North to Great Western?

    The alternative route takes 247 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon North and Great Western in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon North to Great Western in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Woodland St/Bulla Rd (Strathmore) station near Essendon North to Altona station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Altona station near Great Western in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon North and Great Western in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon North to get to Great Western in Melbourne?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Woodland St/Bulla Rd (Strathmore) stop near Essendon North in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Essendon North to Great Western?

    The ride from Essendon North to Great Western costs A$8.54.

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