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

From Essendon to Maldon by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Maldon 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 4 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to Chapel St/Fountain St (Maldon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

181minA$12.74
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 4
4
Walk to Maldon
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
    25 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
    Castlemaine
    88 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Maldon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chapel St/Fountain St (Maldon)
    ID 46329
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Maldon
    Walk to
    Maldon
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon to Maldon by bus and train via 903, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL

To get from Essendon to Maldon 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 MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Maldon Post Office/High St (Maldon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

240minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
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
    41 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
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Maldon Post Office/High St (Maldon)
    Ride to bus station
    Maldon Post Office/High St (Maldon)
    ID 20884
    68 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Maldon

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Maldon, Melbourne is approximately 157.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Maldon 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 Maldon, Melbourne

Maldon is located at Maldon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Maldon Post Office/High St (Maldon).

Bus stations close to Maldon:

  • Maldon Post Office/High St (Maldon)
  • Francis St/High St (Maldon)
  • Chapel St/Fountain St (Maldon)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon to Maldon by bus and train via 903, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL

To get from Essendon to Maldon 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 MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Maldon Post Office/High St (Maldon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

240minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
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
    41 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
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Maldon Post Office/High St (Maldon)
    Ride to bus station
    Maldon Post Office/High St (Maldon)
    ID 20884
    68 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Maldon?

    The alternative route takes 240 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Maldon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Maldon?

    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 Maldon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Maldon in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 1 min.

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

    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 Maldon?

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

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

    The ride from Essendon to Maldon costs A$12.74.

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