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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Guildford in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 483 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus from Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station to Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

152minA$8.54
Bus - 483
483
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
Leaves from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
    ID 368483
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunbury
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINEMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Maryborough
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford)
    Ride to bus station
    Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford)
    ID 17146
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Guildford

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Guildford, Melbourne is approximately 130.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Guildford 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 Guildford, Melbourne

Guildford is located at Guildford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford).

Bus stations close to Guildford:

  • Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 483, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

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

    The 483 bus line goes from Sunbury station near Essendon to Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) station near Guildford in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Guildford in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 483 bus from the Sunbury stop near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) stop, which is closest to Guildford in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Guildford costs A$8.54.

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