How to get from Essendon to Junortoun by bus and train?

From Essendon to Junortoun by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Junortoun in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Trotting Tce/Braeside Dr (Junortoun) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

184minA$12.74
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY
HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    115 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)
    ID 40717
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEYHEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY
    Wait for bus
    HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY
    Heathcote
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Trotting Tce/Braeside Dr (Junortoun)
    Ride to bus station
    Trotting Tce/Braeside Dr (Junortoun)
    ID 51682
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon to Junortoun by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 70

To get from Essendon to Junortoun in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the 70 bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Centaur Cl/Saxby Dr (Strathfieldsaye) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

227minA$12.74
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 70
70
Walk to Junortoun
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    115 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)
    ID 374741
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Strathfieldsaye
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centaur Cl/Saxby Dr (Strathfieldsaye)
    ID 50535
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Junortoun
    Walk to
    Junortoun
    3.04 km • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Junortoun

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Junortoun, Melbourne is approximately 187.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Junortoun 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

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon.

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Junortoun, Melbourne

Junortoun is located at Junortoun, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Braeside Dr/Trotting Tce (Junortoun).

Bus stations close to Junortoun:

  • Braeside Dr/Trotting Tce (Junortoun)
  • Trotting Tce/Braeside Dr (Junortoun)
  • Trotting Tce/Mcivor Forest Dr (Junortoun)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon to Junortoun by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and 70

To get from Essendon to Junortoun in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the 70 bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Centaur Cl/Saxby Dr (Strathfieldsaye) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

227minA$12.74
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 70
70
Walk to Junortoun
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    115 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)
    ID 374741
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Strathfieldsaye
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centaur Cl/Saxby Dr (Strathfieldsaye)
    ID 50535
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Junortoun
    Walk to
    Junortoun
    3.04 km • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Junortoun?

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Junortoun?

    The alternative route takes 227 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Junortoun in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Junortoun in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Junortoun in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Junortoun in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Junortoun in Melbourne?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Junortoun in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Junortoun in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Junortoun costs A$12.74.

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