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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Halls Gap in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) 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 MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Information Centre/Grampians Rd (Halls Gap) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

254minA$22.38
Bus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    25 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
    Ararat
    135 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Information Centre/Grampians Rd (Halls Gap)
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Grampians Rd (Halls Gap)
    ID 17806
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Halls Gap

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Halls Gap, Melbourne is approximately 253.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 254 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West 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 West

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

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Garnet St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 254 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to Halls Gap in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Halls Gap in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Altona stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) stop, which is closest to Halls Gap in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Essendon West to Halls Gap?

    The ride from Essendon West to Halls Gap costs A$22.38.

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