How to get from Essendon West to Hillside (Melton) by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Hillside (Melton) 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 SUNBURY train and finally take the 463 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Sunningdale Dr/Sanctuary Rd (Hillside) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 463
463
Walk to Hillside (Melton)
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 - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 23278
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 463463
    Wait for bus
    463
    Hillside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunningdale Dr/Sanctuary Rd (Hillside)
    ID 46759
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hillside (Melton)
    Walk to
    Hillside (Melton)
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Essendon West to Hillside (Melton) in Melbourne, take the 476 bus from Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie) station to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station. Next, take the 463 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Sunningdale Dr/Sanctuary Rd (Hillside) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

103minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 476
476
Bus - 463
463
Walk to Hillside (Melton)
Leaves from Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
    ID 7037
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Watergardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 45514
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 23278
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 463463
    Wait for bus
    463
    Hillside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunningdale Dr/Sanctuary Rd (Hillside)
    ID 46759
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Hillside (Melton)
    Walk to
    Hillside (Melton)
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Hillside (Melton)

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Hillside (Melton), Melbourne is approximately 29.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Hillside (Melton) 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 Hillside (Melton), Melbourne

Hillside (Melton) is located at Hillside (Melton), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunningdale Dr/Sanctuary Rd (Hillside).

Train stations close to Hillside (Melton):

  • Watergardens

Bus stations close to Hillside (Melton):

  • Sunningdale Dr/Sanctuary Rd (Hillside)
  • King Dr/The Regency (Hillside)
  • Sanctuary Rd/Beattys Rd (Hillside)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Essendon West to Hillside (Melton) in Melbourne, take the 476 bus from Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie) station to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station. Next, take the 463 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Sunningdale Dr/Sanctuary Rd (Hillside) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

103minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 476
476
Bus - 463
463
Walk to Hillside (Melton)
Leaves from Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
    ID 7037
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Watergardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 45514
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 23278
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 463463
    Wait for bus
    463
    Hillside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunningdale Dr/Sanctuary Rd (Hillside)
    ID 46759
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Hillside (Melton)
    Walk to
    Hillside (Melton)
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon West to Hillside (Melton)?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 463.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon West to Hillside (Melton)?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 476, Bus line 463.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon West and Hillside (Melton) in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to Hillside (Melton) 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 Hillside (Melton) in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon West to Hillside (Melton) in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Hillside (Melton) in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon West to get to Hillside (Melton) 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 Hillside (Melton) in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Essendon West to Hillside (Melton)?

    The ride from Essendon West to Hillside (Melton) costs A$5.30.

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