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

From Essendon West to Highton by bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Highton 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 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 7 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

127minA$8.54
Bus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Highton
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
    23 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

Alternative route from Essendon West to Highton by bus and train via 465, 406 and GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG

To get from Essendon West to Highton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 465 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 406 bus and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Footscray station to Waurn Ponds station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

151minA$8.54
Bus - 465
465
Bus - 406
406
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Highton
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Keilor Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
    ID 6159
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
    ID 6088
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waurn Ponds
    71 min
  • 9
    Walk to Highton
    Walk to
    Highton
    3.03 km • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Highton

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Highton, Melbourne is approximately 89.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West 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 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 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

Alternative route from Essendon West to Highton by bus and train via 465, 406 and GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG

To get from Essendon West to Highton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 465 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 406 bus and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Footscray station to Waurn Ponds station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

151minA$8.54
Bus - 465
465
Bus - 406
406
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Highton
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Keilor Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
    ID 6159
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
    ID 6088
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waurn Ponds
    71 min
  • 9
    Walk to Highton
    Walk to
    Highton
    3.03 km • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 465, Bus line 406, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon West 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 7 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Highton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 7 min.

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

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

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

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

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