How to get from Essendon North to Highton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon North to Highton 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 1 bus from South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong) station to Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

144minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Highton
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 - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong)
    ID 41423
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Deakin University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
    ID 50688
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Highton
    Walk to
    Highton
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon North to Highton 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 1 bus from South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong) station to Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

165minA$8.54
Tram - 59
59
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Highton
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 - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong)
    ID 41423
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Deakin University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
    ID 50688
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Highton
    Walk to
    Highton
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon North to Highton

The distance between Essendon North, Melbourne and Highton, Melbourne is approximately 94.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon North to Highton 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 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon North:

  • 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Collins St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Essendon North Ps/Keilor Rd (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Highton, Melbourne

Highton is located at Highton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton).

Train stations close to Highton:

  • Waurn Ponds
  • Marshall

Bus stations close to Highton:

  • Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
  • Rtc Resource Centre/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
  • Spedding Link/Pigdons Rd (Highton)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon North to Highton 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 1 bus from South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong) station to Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

165minA$8.54
Tram - 59
59
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Highton
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 - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong)
    ID 41423
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Deakin University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
    ID 50688
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Highton
    Walk to
    Highton
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon North to Highton 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 Highton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon North and Highton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 24 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Essendon North to Highton costs A$8.54.

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