How to get from Essendon West to Hastings by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Hastings 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 Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 782 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Hodgins Rd/Wallaroo Pl (Hastings) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

265minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 782
782
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
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)
    ID 19610
    156 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mentone
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21208
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Flinders
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hodgins Rd/Wallaroo Pl (Hastings)
    Ride to bus station
    Hodgins Rd/Wallaroo Pl (Hastings)
    ID 13593
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, FRANKSTON and STONY POINT

To get from Essendon West to Hastings in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the STONY POINT train from Frankston station to Hastings station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

248minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - STONY POINT
STONY POINT
Walk to Hastings
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
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)
    ID 19610
    156 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mentone
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - STONY POINTSTONY POINT
    Wait for train
    STONY POINT
    Stony Point
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hastings
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hastings
    Walk to
    Hastings
    1.69 km • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Hastings

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Hastings, Melbourne is approximately 102.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 265 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Hastings 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 48-Wests Rd/Cordite Ave (Maribyrnong).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Public transport stations close to Hastings, Melbourne

Hastings is located at Hastings, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hodgins Rd/Wallaroo Pl (Hastings).

Train stations close to Hastings:

  • Hastings
  • Bittern
  • Tyabb

Bus stations close to Hastings:

  • Hodgins Rd/Wallaroo Pl (Hastings)
  • Wallaroo Pl/Tambar Pl (Hastings)
  • Michelle Dr/Hodgins Rd (Hastings)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, FRANKSTON and STONY POINT

To get from Essendon West to Hastings in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the STONY POINT train from Frankston station to Hastings station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

248minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - STONY POINT
STONY POINT
Walk to Hastings
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
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)
    ID 19610
    156 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mentone
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - STONY POINTSTONY POINT
    Wait for train
    STONY POINT
    Stony Point
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hastings
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hastings
    Walk to
    Hastings
    1.69 km • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 265 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 782.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon West to Hastings?

    The alternative route takes 248 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line STONY POINT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 25 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station near Hastings in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Hastings in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 25 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) stop, which is closest to Hastings in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon West to Hastings costs A$5.30.

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