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How to get from Essendon to Halls Gap by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Halls Gap in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERLAND train and finally take the HALLS GAP - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & STAWELL bus from Stawell Railway Station (Stawell) station to Information Centre/Grampians Rd (Halls Gap) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 45 min.

345min
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - OVERLAND
OVERLAND
Bus - HALLS GAP - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & STAWELL
HALLS GAP - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & STAWELL
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
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - OVERLANDOVERLAND
    Wait for train
    OVERLAND
    Adelaide
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stawell
    233 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)
    ID 17803
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - HALLS GAP - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & STAWELLHALLS GAP - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & STAWELL
    Wait for bus
    HALLS GAP - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & STAWELL
    Halls Gap
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Information Centre/Grampians Rd (Halls Gap)
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Grampians Rd (Halls Gap)
    ID 30992
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Halls Gap

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Halls Gap, Melbourne is approximately 291.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 345 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Halls Gap 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 Halls Gap, Melbourne

Halls Gap is located at Halls Gap, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Information Centre/Grampians Rd (Halls Gap).

Bus stations close to Halls Gap:

  • Information Centre/Grampians Rd (Halls Gap)
  • Recreation Reserve/Grampians Rd (Halls Gap)

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Halls Gap?

    The fastest way takes 345 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line OVERLAND, Bus line HALLS GAP - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & STAWELL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Halls Gap 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 one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Halls Gap in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Halls Gap in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 45 min.

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

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

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