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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Leongatha in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Leongatha Railway Station/Long St (Leongatha) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

164minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Walk to Leongatha
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Yarram
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leongatha Railway Station/Long St (Leongatha)
    ID 17351
    121 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leongatha
    Walk to
    Leongatha
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Leongatha

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Leongatha, Melbourne is approximately 154.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Leongatha 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 Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • St Columba's College/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Leongatha, Melbourne

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

Bus stations close to Leongatha:

  • Leongatha Railway Station/Long St (Leongatha)
  • St Laurences Memorial School/Ogilvy St (Leongatha)
  • Gray St/Mccartin St (Leongatha)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Leongatha 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 bus line till Southern Cross station near Leongatha in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Leongatha in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 44 min.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Leongatha?

    The ride from Essendon to Leongatha costs A$8.54.

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