How to get from Essendon West to Lake Gardens by bus and train?

From Essendon West to Lake Gardens by bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Sunshine station to Wendouree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

124minA$8.54
Bus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
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 - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon West to Lake Gardens by bus and train via 465, 406 and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Essendon West to Lake Gardens 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 BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Wendouree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

170minA$8.54
Bus - 465
465
Bus - 406
406
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
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
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Lake Gardens

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Lake Gardens, Melbourne is approximately 117.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Lake Gardens 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 Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Garnet St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Public transport stations close to Lake Gardens, Melbourne

Lake Gardens is located at Lake Gardens, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ballarat Horticulture Centre/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens).

Train stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Wendouree
  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Ballarat Horticulture Centre/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens)
  • Gregory St/Gillies St N (Lake Wendouree)
  • Stirling Dr/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon West to Lake Gardens by bus and train via 465, 406 and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Essendon West to Lake Gardens 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 BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Wendouree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

170minA$8.54
Bus - 465
465
Bus - 406
406
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
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
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 465, Bus line 406, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon West and Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to Lake Gardens 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 train line till Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station near Lake Gardens in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Lake Gardens in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Essendon West to Lake Gardens?

    The ride from Essendon West to Lake Gardens costs A$8.54.

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