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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Macarthur in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

371minA$22.38
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
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
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    133 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)
    Ride to bus station
    Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)
    ID 22955
    166 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Macarthur

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Macarthur, Melbourne is approximately 388.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 371 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Macarthur 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 Macarthur, Melbourne

Macarthur is located at Macarthur, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur).

Bus stations close to Macarthur:

  • Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 371 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Macarthur?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon to Macarthur?

    The 903 bus line goes from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station near Essendon in Essendon to Altona station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Altona station near Macarthur in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Macarthur in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon to get to Macarthur?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) stop near Essendon in Essendon.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon and Macarthur?

    Get off the bus at the Altona stop, which is closest to Macarthur in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Macarthur costs A$22.38.

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