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

From Essendon to Kealba by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Kealba in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 421 bus from St Albans Station/St Albans Rd (St Albans) station to Sunshine Ave/Stenson Rd (Kealba) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 421
421
Walk to Kealba
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
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Albans
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Albans Station/St Albans Rd (St Albans)
    ID 48461
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Watergardens Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Ave/Stenson Rd (Kealba)
    ID 10655
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kealba
    Walk to
    Kealba
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Kealba by bus

Take one direct bus from Essendon to Kealba in Melbourne: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Whitehill Ave/Mcintyre Rd (Sunshine North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Walk to Kealba
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitehill Ave/Mcintyre Rd (Sunshine North)
    ID 40902
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kealba
    Walk to
    Kealba
    2.17 km • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Kealba

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Kealba, Melbourne is approximately 25.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Kealba 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 Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Kealba, Melbourne

Kealba is located at Kealba, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bradwell St/Sunshine Ave (St Albans).

Train stations close to Kealba:

  • St Albans
  • Ginifer
  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Kealba:

  • Bradwell St/Sunshine Ave (St Albans)
  • William St/Sunshine Ave (St Albans)
  • Sunshine Ave/Stenson Rd (Kealba)

Related Routes

From Essendon to Kealba by bus

Take one direct bus from Essendon to Kealba in Melbourne: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Whitehill Ave/Mcintyre Rd (Sunshine North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Walk to Kealba
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitehill Ave/Mcintyre Rd (Sunshine North)
    ID 40902
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kealba
    Walk to
    Kealba
    2.17 km • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 421.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Kealba?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Kealba?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Kealba by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Kealba in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Kealba?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Kealba?

    Get off the train at the North Melbourne stop, which is closest to Kealba in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Kealba costs A$5.30.

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