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

From Essendon to Lockwood by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Lockwood 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 54 bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Sparrowhawk Rd/Calder Hwy (Maiden Gully) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

187minA$12.74
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 54
54
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 374598
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Maiden Gully
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sparrowhawk Rd/Calder Hwy (Maiden Gully)
    Ride to bus station
    Sparrowhawk Rd/Calder Hwy (Maiden Gully)
    ID 41922
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Lockwood

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Lockwood, Melbourne is approximately 183.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Lockwood 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 Lockwood, Melbourne

Lockwood is located at Lockwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sparrowhawk Rd/Calder Hwy (Maiden Gully).

Train stations close to Lockwood:

  • Kangaroo Flat
  • Eaglehawk

Bus stations close to Lockwood:

  • Sparrowhawk Rd/Calder Hwy (Maiden Gully)
  • Burra Burra Rd/Pioneer Dr (Maiden Gully)
  • Bedarra Ct/Pioneer Dr (Maiden Gully)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 54.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Lockwood?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Lockwood?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Lockwood in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 7 min.

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

    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 Lockwood?

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

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

    The ride from Essendon to Lockwood costs A$12.74.

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