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

From Essendon West to Magpie by bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Magpie in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 25 bus from Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) station to The Avenue/Smythes Rd (Delacombe) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

168minA$8.54
Bus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 25
25
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
    24 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
    Ballarat Station
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
    ID 49016
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Delacombe
  • 9
    Ride to bus station The Avenue/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)
    Ride to bus station
    The Avenue/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)
    ID 48331
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon West to Magpie by bus and train via 903, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 24

To get from Essendon West to Magpie in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 24 bus from Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) station to Parkside Rd/Tait St (Sebastopol) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

217minA$12.74
Bus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 24
24
Walk to Magpie
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
    22 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
    Ballarat Station
    79 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
    ID 49017
    340 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Sebastopol
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkside Rd/Tait St (Sebastopol)
    ID 50286
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Magpie
    Walk to
    Magpie
    1.38 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Magpie

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Magpie, Melbourne is approximately 121.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Magpie 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 Magpie, Melbourne

Magpie is located at Magpie, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is The Avenue/Smythes Rd (Delacombe).

Bus stations close to Magpie:

  • The Avenue/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)
  • Banyule Dr/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)
  • Bellview Ct/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon West to Magpie by bus and train via 903, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 24

To get from Essendon West to Magpie in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 24 bus from Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) station to Parkside Rd/Tait St (Sebastopol) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

217minA$12.74
Bus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 24
24
Walk to Magpie
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
    22 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
    Ballarat Station
    79 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
    ID 49017
    340 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Sebastopol
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkside Rd/Tait St (Sebastopol)
    ID 50286
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Magpie
    Walk to
    Magpie
    1.38 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 25.

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

    The alternative route takes 217 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 24.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Magpie in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Essendon West to Magpie costs A$8.54.

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