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

From Essendon West to Lalor by bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Lalor in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Lalor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

58minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
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
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2476
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station Lalor
    Ride to train station
    Lalor
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon West to Lalor by bus and train via 476, CRAIGIEBURN and MERNDA

To get from Essendon West to Lalor in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 476 bus from Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flagstaff station to Lalor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 476
476
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
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 6913
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station Lalor
    Ride to train station
    Lalor
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Lalor

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Lalor, Melbourne is approximately 24.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Lalor 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 Lalor, Melbourne

Lalor is located at Lalor, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lalor Station/Station St (Lalor).

Train stations close to Lalor:

  • Lalor
  • Thomastown
  • Epping

Bus stations close to Lalor:

  • Lalor Station/Station St (Lalor)
  • Lalor Station/High St (Lalor)
  • Lalor Station/Kingsway Dr (Lalor)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon West to Lalor by bus and train via 476, CRAIGIEBURN and MERNDA

To get from Essendon West to Lalor in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 476 bus from Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flagstaff station to Lalor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 476
476
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
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 6913
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station Lalor
    Ride to train station
    Lalor
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 476, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to Lalor in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station near Lalor in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Lalor in Melbourne by bus and train is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Mordialloc stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon West and Lalor in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station, which is closest to Lalor in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon West to Lalor costs A$5.30.

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